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

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

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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 25,145–34,951

  2. 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 Vavuniyatrain train
    17h 52m

  3. 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
    10h
    Rs 53,203–141,216

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 49,165Cheapest Price
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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 a bus from Rameswaram to Vavuniya via Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 17h 52m.

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