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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 40m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    11h 36m
    Rs 25,059–32,302

  3. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    6h 56m
    Rs 40,561–115,856

  4. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 29m
    Rs 48,647–141,307

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Jaffna. However, you can take the bus to Velankanni Bus stand, walk to Vellankanni, take the line 16176 train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Jaffna via Cuddalore Port Jn., Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 11h 36m.

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