What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Manapad?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Manapad is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 14h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Manapad?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Manapad is to ferry and train which takes 14h 44m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Manapad?

The distance between Jaffna and Manapad is 651 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Manapad without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Manapad without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 44m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Manapad?

It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from Jaffna to Manapad, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manapad?

There are 42+ hotels available in Manapad.

Jaffna to Manapad - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Manapad by ferry, train, bus, 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
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchendurtrain
14h 44m
₹7,803–10,719
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
3. Take the bus from Trichy Central Bus Stand to Mattuthavani Bus Standbus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypassbus
16h 39m
₹7,685–10,511
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Manapadtaxi
18h 19m
₹22,677–77,028

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

20Weekly Planes

20h 12mAverage Duration

₹20,982Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaffna to Manapad.

Launch map view

Distance: 650.6 km
Duration: 14h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Manapad. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Thanjavur, take the train to Tiruchendur, then take the taxi to Manapad. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Manapad via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, Trichy Central Bus Stand, Mattuthavani Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass in around 16h 39m.

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