There are 2 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass by plane, taxi, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)TCR - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Elephant Pass
5h 1mRs 52,648–175,602Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Elephant Pass
15h 16mRs 26,731–36,098
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass is to train and ferry and taxi which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Elephant Pass is 321 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 15h 16m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass, including transfers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Elephant Pass.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Elephant Pass. However, you can take the taxi to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Elephant Pass. Alternatively, you can take the train to Virudunagar Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Elephant Pass.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–170,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–4,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 500–600
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,100–4,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 750–900
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,700–3,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,500–6,000
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,367
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–3,800
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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