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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jaffna to Manipal by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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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
    11h 22m
    ₹16,827–61,018

  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 20m
    ₹7,463–11,039

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Surathkalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from FlixBus Surathkal to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    24h 22m
    ₹8,295–10,816

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    28h 30m
    ₹7,495–11,101

  5. Fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane JAF - RQY
    2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipaltaxi taxi
    23h 46m
    ₹17,177–55,028

  6. 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
    24h 4m
    ₹17,477–62,998

  7. 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
    ₹7,783–12,669

Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹16,879Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 20m.

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