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

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There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Talaimannar 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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    15h 42m

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    17h 25m
    Rs 32,329–43,455

  3. Fly from Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TCR - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    18h 33m
    Rs 60,462–98,319

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    18h 45m
    Rs 89,260–263,716

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,860Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thoothukudi to Talaimannar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 614 km
  • Duration: 15h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Talaimannar. 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 Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thanjavur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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