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

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Jaffna by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Tiruppadirippuliyur

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    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 27m
    Rs 24,452–30,551

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    11h 3m

  3. Train, ferry

    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 32m
    Rs 24,870–32,143

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    7h 2m
    Rs 33,253–111,653

  5. Train, ferry via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train 16175 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    11h 10m
    Rs 24,859–32,089

  6. Bus, ferry via Kankesanturai

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    12h 51m

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 34m
    Rs 42,623–106,253

  8. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane SXV - JAF
    26h 4m
    Rs 66,923–249,253

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,907Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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 Cuddalore, walk to Tiruppadirippuliyur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Jaffna via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 11h 3m.

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