There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Devakottai by ferry, train, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to NagapattinamHSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn16362
8h 46m₹7,278–8,534Fly to Madurai, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)JAF - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Devakottai
5h 25m₹11,673–24,023Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
3h 58m₹9,063–22,223
Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Devakottai is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Devakottai is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Devakottai is 321 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Devakottai without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Jaffna to Devakottai, including transfers.
There are 26+ hotels available in Devakottai.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Devakottai, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Devakottai. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, then take the taxi to Devakottai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Devakottai.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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