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How to get fromPuducherry to Kankesanthurai Stationby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kankesanthurai Station 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 28m
    Rs 23,149–28,921

  2. 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 34m
    Rs 23,511–30,392

  3. Bus, ferry via Puducherry

    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
    11h 35m

  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
    6h 52m
    Rs 33,837–121,110

  5. 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 5m

  6. 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 12m
    Rs 23,551–30,444

  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 24m
    Rs 42,267–150,610

  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
    25h 54m
    Rs 71,567–248,610

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,092Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Kankesanthurai Station. 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 walk to Kankesanthurai Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kankesanthurai Station via Cuddalore Port Jn., Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 11h 34m.

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