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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matharai is to bus and ferry and drive which costs ₹8,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 21h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matharai is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Matharai?

The distance between Colombo and Matharai is 436 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Matharai without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 20h 26m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Colombo to Matharai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matharai?

There are four+ hotels available in Matharai.

Colombo to Matharai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Matharai 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 Madurai, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Matharai
2h 17m
₹12,833–21,543
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jn
4. Take the taxi from Virudunagar Jn to Matharai
20h 26m
₹7,960–13,085
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthurai
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampatti
21h 2m
₹8,183–8,858
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sholavandan
4h 46m
₹13,573–22,873

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹11,917Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.9 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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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