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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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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
    9h 59m
    Rs 23,401–29,195

  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
    10h 35m

  3. 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
    10h 42m
    Rs 23,807–30,731

  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 32,852–111,146

  5. Train, ferry #2

    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 4m
    Rs 23,818–30,784

  6. 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 5m

  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 25m
    Rs 42,272–105,746

  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 66,572–248,646

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,889Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Kankesanturai. However, you can take the bus to Cuddalore, walk to Tiruppadirippuliyur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, then take the ferry to Kankesanturai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Kankesanturai via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam in around 10h 35m.

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