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How to get fromVavuniya to Chettikulamby train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya to Chettikulam by train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Valliyurtrain train
    16h 41m
    ₹8,057–10,669

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus bus
    17h 55m

  3. Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Tellipallaitrain train
    2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    3. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chettikulamtaxi taxi
    13h 25m
    ₹17,876–28,998

  4. Train, fly to Trivandrum

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Tellipallaitrain train
    2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain train
    15h 16m
    ₹27,566–80,398

  5. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Tellipallaitrain train
    2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aralvaymolitrain train
    11h 27m
    ₹17,866–40,298

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Chettikulam, India?

There is no direct connection from Vavuniya to Chettikulam. However, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Valliyur, then take the taxi to Chettikulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vavuniya to Chettikulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Nagercoil in around 17h 55m.

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