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How to get fromColombo to Matharaiby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Matharai by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Madurai, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Matharaitaxi taxi
    2h 18m
    ₹13,390–25,020

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Virudunagar Jn to Matharaitaxi taxi
    20h 26m
    ₹7,966–13,137

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar car
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampattibus bus
    20h 58m
    ₹8,214–9,049

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sholavandantrain train
    4h 46m
    ₹14,630–27,350

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,998Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Matharai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Matharai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Virudunagar Jn, then take the taxi to Matharai.

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