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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Thoothukudi by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain train
    12h 25m
    ₹7,187–9,775

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus bus
    14h 53m
    ₹7,091–8,984

  3. Ferry, train, bus via Tiruchirappalli

    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 Maduraibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus
    13h

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    7h 59m
    ₹15,827–26,028

  5. Ferry, train via Thanjavur

    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 Tuti Melurtrain train
    13h 3m
    ₹7,187–9,875

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,588Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) once daily.

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