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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madurai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 17h 57m.

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 ₹13,000 - ₹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 train and ferry which takes 17h 57m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹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 227+ hotels available in Madurai.

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

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

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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
₹13,614–27,083
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 Madurai Jntrain
17h 57m
₹7,106–9,067
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 Maduraibus
18h 4m
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 14m
₹15,239–40,948
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 Madurai Jntrain
22h 3m
₹7,155–8,659

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹11,314Cheapest Price

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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 train from Colombo Fort to Madurai Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 17h 57m.

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