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How to get fromPalani to Mankulamby train, ferry, bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Palani to Mankulam by train, ferry, bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 10m
    Rs 25,307–36,995

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 41m
    Rs 24,967–34,095

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    19h 1m

  4. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    12h 47m
    Rs 78,564–259,097

  5. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Myladuthuraibus bus
    3. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus bus
    20h 21m

  6. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    4. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    7h 29m
    Rs 59,196–142,764

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    20h 45m

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 78,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Palani, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palani to Mankulam. However, you can take the train to Dindigul Jn, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallani to Mankulam via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 19h 1m.

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