What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Madurai is to bus and ferry and drive which costs ₹8,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 21h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Madurai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Madurai?

The distance between Kandy and Madurai is 468 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Madurai without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 21m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kandy to Madurai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 158+ hotels available in Madurai.

Kandy to Madurai - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Madurai by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi, fly to Madurai
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
3h 9m
₹11,797–22,125
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
5. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
19h 21m
₹7,568–12,945
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
5. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
21h 17m
₹8,281–8,884
Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5h 51m
₹12,037–21,535
Bus, train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtaxi
5. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Madurai Jntrain
23h 19m
₹8,218–13,328

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,996Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Madurai.

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Distance: 467.5 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Madurai, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Madurai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Madurai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Madurai Jn via Polgahawela Junction, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruchchirapali in around 19h 21m.

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