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How to get fromKankesanturai to Puducherryby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kankesanturai to Puducherry by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Cuddalore

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train 11018
    8h 25m
    ₹6,668–8,400

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus bus
    9h 55m

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherrytrain train
    10h 21m
    ₹6,780–8,900

  4. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    6h 7m
    ₹9,530–31,190

  5. Ferry, bus via Kumbakonam

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus bus
    11h 11m

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain train
    6h 39m
    ₹11,950–30,140

  7. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV)plane plane JAF - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    27h 55m
    ₹21,450–77,540

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,097Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka and Puducherry, India?

There is no direct connection from Kankesanturai to Puducherry. However, you can take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruppadirippuliyur, walk to Cuddalore, then take the bus to Puducherry. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kankesanturai to Puducherry via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, and Myladuthurai in around 9h 55m.

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