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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 17407
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    11h 53m
    Rs 24,464–31,824

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tiruchirapallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    14h 26m

  3. Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    8h 2m
    Rs 33,223–121,876

  4. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    7h 34m
    Rs 42,603–151,376

  5. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai 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
    12h 39m
    Rs 45,902–167,972

  6. Train, train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain train
    3. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane SXV - JAF
    27h 4m
    Rs 66,953–249,376

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,916Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Tiruvannāmalai to Jaffna. However, you can take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, take the line 16188 train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruvannamalai to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 26m.

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