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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Jaffnaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Jaffna by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 44m
    Rs 25,205–35,377

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 49m

  3. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TCR - JAF
    22h 26m
    Rs 54,642–94,515

  4. Bus, ferry via Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    19h 41m

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    10h 17m
    Rs 58,608–140,532

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Thiruvananthapuram to Jaffna. However, you can take the train to Kovilpatti, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Jaffna via Madurai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 16h 49m.

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