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How to get fromThoothukudi to Mannarby bus, ferry, taxi, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Mannar by bus, ferry, taxi, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 8m

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 32m
    Rs 30,593–41,221

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TCR - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    17h 59m
    Rs 58,444–95,798

  4. Train, ferry, taxi via Thanjavur

    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    16h 51m
    Rs 30,617–41,193

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,013Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 583.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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