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How to get fromMandapam to Jaffnaby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Mandapam to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    12h 59m
    Rs 25,159–33,364

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mandapam to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h

  3. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mandapam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    16h 49m
    Rs 83,299–269,885

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mandapam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    7h 12m
    Rs 53,874–139,479

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRs 75,413Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mandapam to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Mandapam, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mandapam to Jaffna via Mandapam, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 16h.

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