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How to get fromPoompuhar to Jaffnaby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Line 43002 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    4h 42m
    Rs 41,443–114,322

  2. Bus, ferry via FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 21m
    Rs 24,853–27,439

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    14h 5m
    Rs 24,974–33,506

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    15h 28m

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 40,624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Poompuhar to Jaffna. However, you can take the line 43002 train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur to Jaffna via FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, Nagore, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 10h 21m.

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