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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 to Tiruchirapallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    17h 4m

  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 24m
    Rs 32,424–43,561

  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 32m
    Rs 60,469–98,328

  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
    20h 4m
    Rs 104,299–293,763

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

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 Tiruchirapalli, walk to Tiruchirappalli, take the bus to Nagapattinam, 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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