There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Vedaranyam by ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Vedaranyambus
6h 14m₹6,836–7,506Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain 16362
7h 41m₹7,031–8,806
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Vedaranyam is to ferry and bus which costs ₹6,500 - ₹7,500 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Vedaranyam is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹7,500.
The distance between Jaffna and Vedaranyam is 182 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Vedaranyam without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Jaffna to Vedaranyam, including transfers.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Vedaranyam, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Vedaranyam. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, then take the bus to Vedaranyam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Vedaranniyam via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruturaipundi Junction in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagapattinam to Vedaranyam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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/
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