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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Manipal by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane JAF - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 17m
    ₹19,717–65,896

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain train
    21h 19m
    ₹7,441–11,006

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pallani to Kannurbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kannur to Manipalbus bus
    27h 14m

  4. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane JAF - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    23h 8m
    ₹22,457–82,966

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Mangaloretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    23h 11m
    ₹7,771–12,656

  6. Ferry, bus via Chennai

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus bus
    27h 41m

Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹19,022Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 742.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Manipal. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to FlixBus Kulai, then take the bus to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Manipal via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, and Udupi in around 21h 19m.

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