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How to get fromJaffna to Sathankulamby ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nazarethtrain train
    13h 19m
    ₹7,753–10,681

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 59m

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    ₹16,382–26,733

  4. Ferry, bus via Madurai

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    16h 13m

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,774Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Sathankulam, India?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Sathankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Thanjavur, take the train to Nazareth, then take the taxi to Sathankulam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, and Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 59m.

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