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How to get fromKilinochchi to Kāraikkudiby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Kāraikkudi by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Tellipallaitrain train
    2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    5h 49m
    ₹12,109–42,686

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    10h 45m
    ₹7,030–8,647

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    10h 38m

Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,305Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Kāraikkudi, India?

There is no direct connection from Kilinochchi to Kāraikkudi. However, you can take the train to Tellipallai, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikkudi Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Karaikkudi Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 10h 38m.

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