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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Jaffna by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Nagappattinamtrain train 07127
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    16h 6m
    Rs 25,152–31,796

  2. Bus, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    17h 9m

  3. Train to Kadapa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Cuddapahtrain train
    2. Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CDP - JAF
    26h 52m
    Rs 88,106–287,445

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    18h 24m

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    7h 53m
    Rs 39,390–121,575

  6. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    13h 4m
    Rs 56,997–198,241

Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 88,737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Tirupati to Jaffna. However, you can 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 Tirupati to Jaffna via Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 17h 9m.

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