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How to get fromRameswaram to Kilinochchiby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kilinochchi by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchitrain train
    9h 2m
    Rs 51,115–131,302

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchitrain train
    15h 29m
    Rs 25,462–35,279

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchitrain train
    17h 9m

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 45,420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Kilinochchi. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Chunnakam, then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Kilinochchi via Karaikkudi Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 29m.

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