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How to get fromElephant Pass to Velankanniby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elephant pass to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    5h 40m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paranthan to Kankesanturaitrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    8h 26m
    ₹7,155–8,431

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant Pass to Kankesanturaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    6h 2m
    ₹7,592–8,510

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  • Distance: 205.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka and Velankanni, India?

There is no direct connection from Elephant Pass to Velankanni. However, you can take the taxi to Elephant pass, take the bus to Punnalaikkadduvan, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, then drive to Velankanni. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elephant Pass to Vellankanni via Paranthan, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 8h 26m.

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