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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Talaimannar 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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    Rs 59,297–143,124

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    16h 22m
    Rs 32,045–40,306

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    15h 26m

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    15h 54m
    Rs 32,085–40,299

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    Rs 48,624–121,157

  6. Fly Madurai to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    6h 17m
    Rs 53,074–105,269

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 49,095Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

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

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