There are 2 ways to get from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi by ferry, train, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchitrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 53mRs 23,745–25,545Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus
7h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi is to ferry and train which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 26000 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi is to ferry and train which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 26000.
The distance between Nagapattinam and Kilinochchi is 200 km.
The best way to get from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 26000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.
What companies run services between Nagapattinam, India and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi. However, you can take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nagapattinam to Kilinochchi via Kankesanturai and Kankesanturai in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,546
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,546
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
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