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How to get fromKolkata to Mannarby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Mannar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CCU - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    Rs 106,914–301,485

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    Rs 32,676–56,207

  3. Train, ferry, taxi via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    41h 33m
    Rs 33,028–59,460

  4. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    2d

  5. Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane RDP - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    25h 24m
    Rs 119,869–346,239

  6. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CCU - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    12h 3m
    Rs 71,414–149,985

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
TicketRs 100,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,824 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Mannar. However, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chennai Central, walk to Chennai Park, take the line 40001 train to Chennai Egmore, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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