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

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

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  1. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXE - JAF
    8h 19m
    Rs 83,496–274,544

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    24h 27m
    Rs 25,762–38,194

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    25h 44m

  4. Train to Mysore, fly

    1. Take the train from Udupi to Mysore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MYQ - JAF
    30h 34m
    Rs 113,716–390,151

  5. Train, ferry via Salem

    1. Take the train from Udupi to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    27h 1m
    Rs 25,961–39,786

  6. Bus, ferry via Kankesanturai

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    27h 4m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 80,749Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Udupi to Jaffna. However, you can take the bus to Surathkal, take the taxi to Bajpe Airport (IXE) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udupi to Jaffna via Karur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 24h 27m.

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