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How to get fromPuducherry to Mannarby train, ferry, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Mannar by train, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi via Tiruppadirippuliyur

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    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 20m
    Rs 28,977–35,282

  2. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    Rs 38,265–97,619

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 34m
    Rs 29,359–37,549

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 24m
    Rs 40,155–136,619

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi taxi
    11h 35m
    Rs 41,265–96,119

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi taxi
    11h 56m
    Rs 59,155–235,119

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,440Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Cuddalore, walk to Tiruppadirippuliyur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the line 17643 train to Villupuram Jn, take the train to Tambaram, take the line 16116 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar.

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