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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 Vavuniyatrain train
    16h 27m
    Rs 24,863–34,521

  2. Train, fly

    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 Vavuniyatrain train
    9h 56m
    Rs 54,195–141,151

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    18h 26m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 50,384Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 622.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Vavuniya. However, you can take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Vavuniya. Alternatively, 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 Vavuniya.

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