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

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Jaffna by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Jaffna

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane ZRH - JAF
    19h 14m
    Rs 222,648–703,882

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Trichy International Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane ZRH - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    25h 53m
    Rs 107,715–252,999

  3. Train to Basel, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BSL - JAF
    22h 29m
    Rs 274,455–863,855

  4. Fly Zurich Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane ZRH - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    20h 48m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 224,895Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,848.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 14m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

Emirates, IndiGo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day.

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