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

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Mankulam 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
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    13h 30m
    Rs 24,652–32,251

  2. Train, ferry via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 13m
    Rs 25,059–33,789

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus bus
    15h 21m

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    9h 39m
    Rs 33,943–113,923

  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
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 35m
    Rs 25,070–33,843

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    9h 11m
    Rs 43,313–108,523

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: 396.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Mankulam. However, you can take the bus to Cuddalore, walk to Tiruppadirippuliyur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Mankulam via Villupuram Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 13m.

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