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How to get fromJaffna to Indiaby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to India by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2h 12m
    ₹11,312–31,373

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to New Delhitrain train
    47h 16m
    ₹7,937–15,775

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    2d 11h

  4. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane JAF - BLR
    5h 20m
    ₹16,358–60,611

  5. Fly to Hyderabad

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane JAF - HYD
    6h 9m
    ₹15,427–32,598

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily.

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