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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matharai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 20h 3m.

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 12m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

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 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Colombo to Matharai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matharai?

There are seven+ hotels available in Matharai.

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

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

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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 12m
₹16,321–25,988
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
₹7,465–11,093
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampattibus
21h 12m
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
₹7,465–11,043

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹8,965Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.9 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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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