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 train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 20h 45m.

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 18m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹27,000.

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 which takes 20h 3m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Colombo to Matharai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matharai?

There are three+ 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, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Matharaitaxi
2h 18m
₹13,409–27,043
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
20h 3m
₹7,459–13,965
Bus, ferry, train
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
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampattibus
20h 45m
₹7,725–9,220
Train, ferry via Dindigul
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 Dindigul Jntrain
5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Usilampattitrain
20h 7m
₹7,459–13,915

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Matharai.

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Distance: 435.9 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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 a train from Colombo Fort to Matharai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, Madurai Jn, and Usilampatti in around 20h 3m.

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