There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Thondi by plane, train, taxi, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Jn to Thonditaxi
4h 46m₹12,707–29,966Ferry, train, taxi via Kankesanturai
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arantangitrain
- Take the taxi from Arantangi to Thonditaxi
9h 35m₹7,842–9,297Ferry, train, taxi
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arantangitrain
- Take the taxi from Arantangi to Thonditaxi
8h 37m₹8,061–9,556Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
- Take the taxi from Ramanathapuram to Thonditaxi
11h 6m₹23,192–82,501
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Thondi is to ferry and train and taxi via Kankesanturai which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Thondi is to fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹30,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Thondi is 356 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Thondi without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Jaffna to Thondi, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Thondi.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Thondi, Tamil Nādu, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Thondi. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, then take the taxi to Thondi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Arantangi, then take the taxi to Thondi.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹22,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–80,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nagappattinam to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nagappattinam to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,400
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