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There are 7 ways to get from India to Talaimannar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    Rs 45,626–121,159

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    Rs 35,613–64,590

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gurugram to Jaipurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jaipur to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    2d 17h

  4. Fly Kempegowda International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    Rs 63,769–201,893

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    8h 55m
    Rs 49,126–94,159

  6. Fly Kempegowda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLR - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    10h
    Rs 56,269–104,893

  7. Fly Hyderabad to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HYD - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    9h 55m
    Rs 54,532–99,929

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between India and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from India to Talaimannar. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Villupuram Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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