What is the cheapest way to get from Mannar to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Mannar to Chennai is to taxi and ferry and train which costs ₹8,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mannar to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Mannar to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Mannar to Chennai?

The distance between Mannar and Chennai is 499 km.

How do I travel from Mannar to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Mannar to Chennai without a car is to taxi and ferry and bus which takes 13h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mannar to Chennai?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mannar to Chennai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

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Mannar to Chennai - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mannar to Chennai by taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Jaffna (JAF)taxi
2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
4h 16m
₹10,911–31,029
Taxi, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chennai Egmoretrain
13h 47m
₹8,612–10,525
Taxi, ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
13h 8m
Taxi, ferry, train via Tambaram
1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
13h 37m
₹8,712–11,325
Taxi, ferry, bus via Nagapattinam
1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
15h 8m

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 12mAverage Duration

₹9,101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.9 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Chennai. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, then take the bus to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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