How to get fromNainativu to Nagapattinamby unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Nainativu to Nagapattinam by unknown, ferry, or bus

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Travel, ferry
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1. Walk from Nainativu to Kankesanturaiunknown
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
3h 46m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Nainativu to Vedaranyamunknown
2. Take the bus from Vedaranyam to Nagapattinambus
2h 59m

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Map of how to get from Nainativu to Nagapattinam.

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Distance: 151.8 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Nainativu, Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam, India?

There is no direct connection from Nainativu to Nagapattinam. However, you can travel to Kankesanturai then take the ferry to Nagapattinam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nainativu to Nagapattinam via Vedaranyam in around 2h 59m.

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Nagapattinam(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Nagapattinam (nākappaṭṭinam, previously spelt Nagapatnam or Negapatam) is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam district. The town came to prominence during the period of Medieval Cholas (9th–12th century CE) and served as their important port for commerce and east-bound naval expeditions. The Chudamani Vihara in Nagapattinam constructed by the Srivijayan king Sri Mara Vijayattungavarman of the Sailendra dynasty with the help of Rajaraja Chola I was an important Buddhist structure in those times. Nagapattinam was settled by the Portuguese and, later, the Dutch under whom it served as the capital of Dutch Coromandel from 1660 to 1781. In November 1781, the town was conquered by the British East India Company. It served as the capital of Tanjore district from 1799 to 1845 under Madras Presidency of the British. It continued to be a part of Thanjavur district in Independent India. In 1991, it was made the headquarters of the newly created Nagapattinam District. Nagapattinam is administered by a Special grade municipality covering an area of 17.92 sqkm and had a population of 102,905 as of 2011.

Places to stay in Nagapattinam

ARMANI Villa Nagapattinam(Opens in a new window)

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HOTEL COASTAL INN(Opens in a new window)

6.0Passable

MGM Vailankanni(Opens in a new window)

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Hotel Christo's(Opens in a new window)

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