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How to get fromKavaratti to Jaffnaby ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    36h 55m
    Rs 89,170–165,515

  2. Ferry to Bajpe Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti to Mangalore - Bunder portferry ferry
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXE - JAF
    24h 28m
    Rs 74,824–237,949

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    37h 31m

  4. Ferry, bus via Madurai

    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    40h 57m

  5. Ferry to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    27h 47m
    Rs 117,788–237,233

  6. Ferry, train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangaditrain train
    3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CCJ - JAF
    31h 15m
    Rs 127,838–351,333

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 58,423Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,140.3 km
  • Duration: 36h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Kavaratti to Jaffna. However, you can take the ferry to Willingdon Island Jetty, take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mangalore - Bunder port, take the taxi to Bajpe Airport (IXE) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna.

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