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

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

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  1. Fly from Madurai

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    5h 43m
    Rs 92,033–282,480

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train 06115
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 46m
    Rs 24,763–29,962

  3. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    10h 59m
    Rs 25,096–32,924

  4. Bus, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    11h 24m
    Rs 49,202–50,937

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    4h 47m
    Rs 48,227–137,705

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 46m

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 91,046Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a week.

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