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 19m.

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 3h 3m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000.

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 18h 16m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Colombo to Madurai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 190+ 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, train, or ferry

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
3h 3m
₹12,715–26,202
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
₹7,222–12,895
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 19m
₹7,681–9,096
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 22m
₹14,190–69,897
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
₹7,285–9,603

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,974Cheapest 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: 3h 3m

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, Nagappattinam, and Tiruchchirapali in around 18h 16m.

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