What is the cheapest way to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna is to ferry and train which costs Rs. 85000 - Rs. 170000 and takes 36h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna is to ferry and fly which takes 24h 20m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 290000.

How far is it from Kavaratti to Jaffna?

The distance between Kavaratti and Jaffna is 1140 km.

How do I travel from Kavaratti to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna without a car is to ferry and train which takes 36h 51m and costs Rs. 85000 - Rs. 170000.

How long does it take to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 36h 51m to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Kavaratti to Jaffna - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kavaratti to Jaffna by ferry, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
36h 51m
Rs 88,923–164,992
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti to Mangalore - Bunder portferry
2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane IXE - JAF
24h 20m
Rs 94,804–287,807
Ferry, bus via Coimbatore
1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus
3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
36h 58m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus
3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
39h 6m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

Rs 78,526Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140.4 km
Duration: 36h 51m

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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