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How to get fromMadurai to Kandyby train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kandy by train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    19h 51m
    Rs 25,850–34,385

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 10m

  3. Fly to Kandy

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IXM - KDW
    14h 21m
    Rs 37,569–113,163

  4. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    20h 4m
    Rs 26,186–37,263

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    15h 51m
    Rs 42,069–118,763

  6. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane IXM - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    17h 24m
    Rs 36,699–114,713

Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 786.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 51m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and two other airlines fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW) 3 times a day.

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