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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Mannarby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Mannar by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Trichy International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    Rs 46,784–149,608

  2. Train, ferry, taxi via Nurse Quarters

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 48m
    Rs 29,918–37,179

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 5m

  4. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 20m
    Rs 29,958–37,171

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    Rs 38,123–117,656

  6. Fly Trichy International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    6h 2m
    Rs 53,784–99,108

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Tamil Nādu to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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