There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Mannar Island by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jaffna, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane MAA - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannar Islandtaxi
6h 25mRs 45,104–119,632Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannar Islandtaxi
14h 41mRs 31,475–38,763Bus, ferry, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannar Islandtaxi
15h 16mTrain, ferry, taxi via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannar Islandtaxi
15h 26mRs 31,496–38,914Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAA - CMB
- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannar Islandcar
8h 46mRs 48,104–99,132
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mannar Island is to train and ferry and taxi which costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 39000 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mannar Island is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 45000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Chennai and Mannar Island is 513 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mannar Island without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 14h 41m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 39000.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Chennai to Mannar Island, including transfers.
There are 24+ hotels available in Mannar Island.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mannar Island, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Chennai to Mannar Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar Island.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–80,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–80,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–75,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,900–3,700
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,900–6,500
Train from Perambur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 5,000–6,500
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,671
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,671
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,671
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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