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How to get fromKanyakumari to Jaffnaby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 3m
    Rs 25,041–34,772

  2. Bus, ferry via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 33m

  3. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    17h 52m
    Rs 84,937–253,698

  4. Train, ferry via Manamadurai

    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 23m
    Rs 25,058–35,146

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    18h 47m

  6. Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TCR - JAF
    20h 56m

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    9h 19m
    Rs 42,489–105,019

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRs 66,501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 634.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Kanyakumari to Jaffna. However, you can take the train to Virudunagar Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Jaffna via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 16h 33m.

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