There are 5 ways to get from Erode to Mankulam by train, ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain
14h 16mRs 24,414–30,912Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus
19h 11mTrain to Salem, fly, train
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane SXV - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain
25h 54mRs 78,204–258,454Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain
8hRs 58,809–139,734Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Erode to Chithra Airportbus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CJB - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain
12h 10mRs 78,358–260,189
Salem (SXV) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Mankulam is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 31000 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Mankulam is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Erode and Mankulam is 500 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Mankulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 16m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 31000.
It takes approximately 14h 16m to get from Erode to Mankulam, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Mankulam.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Erode to Mankulam. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Mankulam via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Kilinochchi, and Kilinochchi in around 19h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–250,000
Flights from Salem to Jaffna via Madras, Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 80,000–260,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–130,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–250,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–250,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 80,000–250,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,700–3,500
Train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,300–4,200
- Website
- SSSK Travels
Bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SSSK Travels
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,501
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,501
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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