There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Velankanni by ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Velankanni is to ferry which costs ₹6,800 - ₹7,000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Velankanni is to ferry which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹6,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct ferry from Jaffna to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Nagapattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Jaffna and Velankanni is 142 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Velankanni without a car is to ferry via Vellankanni which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Jaffna to Velankanni, including transfers.
There are 47+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Velankanni, India?
The Shipping Corporation of India operates a ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹6,500 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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