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How to get fromMuthupet to Jaffnaby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Muthupet to Jaffna by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Thiruvarur

    best
    1. Take the train from Mutupet to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 20684
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    8h 12m
    Rs 24,313–30,186

  2. Train, ferry via Kankesanturai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mutupet to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 20684
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 4m
    Rs 23,063–25,986

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mutupet to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 48m
    Rs 53,568–140,491

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagappattinamtrain train 16361 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    8h 39m
    Rs 24,310–30,140

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 50,035Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 203.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Muthupet to Jaffna. However, you can take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, take the line 16188 train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna.

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