What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli is to ferry and train and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Tirunelveli?

The distance between Jaffna and Tirunelveli is 545 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Tirunelveli without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli?

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tirunelveli?

There are 48+ hotels available in Tirunelveli.

Jaffna to Tirunelveli - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 20683
12h 50m
₹7,164–9,660
Ferry, train via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
13h 43m
₹7,154–9,760
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirunelvelibus
13h
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
3. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirunelvelibus
14h 54m
₹7,193–9,198
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
8h 35m
₹16,370–26,719
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane JAF - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain
9h 34m
₹15,451–23,739
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
10h 22m
₹25,465–86,654

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

₹15,662Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli.

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Distance: 545.2 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Tirunelveli. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the line 16187 train to Thiruvarur Jn, then take the train to Tirunelveli. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Tirunelveli via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 13h.

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