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How to get fromJaffna to Thiruvananthapuramby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kulitthuraitrain train 06116
    15h 53m
    ₹7,237–10,225

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapurambus bus
    16h 6m

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    9h 50m
    ₹26,298–80,448

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapurambus bus
    17h 45m

Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 53m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily.

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