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How to get fromPoompuhar to Jaffnaby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Poompuhar to Jaffna by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Line 43002 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    4h 32m
    Rs 34,441–114,296

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 46m
    Rs 24,457–26,943

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    14h 5m
    Rs 24,851–33,370

  4. Bus, ferry via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    15h 17m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Poompuhar to Jaffna. However, you can take the line 43002 train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Agrakaram to Jaffna via C.B.M.T., Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Nagore, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 10h 46m.

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