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

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There are 5 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 12m
    Rs 101,426–290,544

  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
    42h 47m
    Rs 32,691–56,096

  3. 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

  4. 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 53m
    Rs 128,769–387,220

  5. 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 71,426–181,044

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
TicketRs 95,685Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,823.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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 Villupuram Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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