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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Jaffna by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    12h 35m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train 17315
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    14h 48m
    Rs 25,340–33,932

  3. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    13h 35m
    Rs 25,707–37,069

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane SXV - JAF
    18h 53m
    Rs 81,187–251,171

Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 80,236Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salem to Jaffna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF) once daily.

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