What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madurai is to bus and ferry and train via Thanjavur which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Madurai?

The distance between Colombo and Madurai is 400 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Madurai without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Thanjavur which takes 18h 12m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Madurai?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Colombo to Madurai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 197+ hotels available in Madurai.

Colombo to Madurai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Madurai by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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 Madurai, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
2h 57m
₹12,692–27,176
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
18h 16m
₹7,218–12,862
Bus, ferry, train via Thanjavur
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
18h 12m
₹7,644–9,239
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
4h 43m
₹13,317–70,041
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
22h 22m
₹7,282–9,599

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹10,091Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Madurai.

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Distance: 400.1 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madurai, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Madurai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, then take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Mattuthavani via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Thanjavur in around 18h 12m.

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