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How to get fromJaffna to Tirunelveli Junction Stationby ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Tirunelveli Junction Station by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train 20683
    12h 50m
    ₹7,168–9,663

  2. Ferry, train via Virudhunagar

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    13h 43m
    ₹7,158–9,763

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 to Tirunelvelibus bus
    13h 31m

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli Junction Stationtaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    ₹16,373–26,722

  5. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain train
    9h 34m
    ₹15,454–23,742

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane JAF - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    10h 22m
    ₹25,468–86,657

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,676Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 545.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Tirunelveli Junction Station. 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 Junction Station via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Tirunelveli in around 13h 31m.

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