What is the cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass?

The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass is to bus and ferry and drive which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 34000 and takes 19h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass?

The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass is to fly and taxi which takes 16h 9m and costs Rs. 45000 - Rs. 160000.

How far is it from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass?

The distance between Vijayawada and Elephant Pass is 994 km.

How long does it take to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass?

It takes approximately 19h 3m to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elephant Pass?

There are nine+ hotels available in Elephant Pass.

Vijayawada to Elephant Pass - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass by bus, ferry, car, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Tadepalli to Tirupati Bus Stand
2. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
5. Drive from Kankesanturai to Elephant Pass
19h 3m
Rs 28,534–33,886
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
3. Drive from Kankesanturai to Elephant Pass
19h 33m
Rs 27,093–37,440
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Jaffna (JAF)VGA - JAF
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Elephant Pass
16h 9m
Rs 45,350–155,250

Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

23Weekly Planes

17h 36mAverage Duration

Rs 41,497Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass.

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Distance: 994.1 km
Duration: 19h 3m

What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Vijayawada to Elephant Pass. However, you can take the bus to Tirupati Bus Stand, walk to Tirupathi, take the bus to Chennai Madhavaram, walk to Madhavaram Rountana, take the bus to C.B.M.T., walk to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then drive to Elephant Pass. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vijayawada Jn to Elephant Pass via Thiruvarur Jn, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 19h 33m.

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