What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Tenkasi?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Tenkasi is to taxi and fly and bus which costs ₹12,000 - ₹41,000 and takes 27h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Tenkasi?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Tenkasi is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹23,000 - ₹41,000.

How far is it from Matara to Tenkasi?

The distance between Matara and Tenkasi is 713 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Tenkasi without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Tenkasi without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 24h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Matara to Tenkasi?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Matara to Tenkasi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tenkasi?

There are 33+ hotels available in Tenkasi.

Matara to Tenkasi - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Tenkasi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 28m
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane WRZ - TRV
3. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
4. Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
27h 18m
₹12,594–40,464
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tenkasi Jntrain
24h 57m
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Matara 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 Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 14m
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
3. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
4. Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
9h 10m
₹23,500–40,490
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
3. Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
4. Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
10h 55m
₹20,747–34,735

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹9,917Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matara to Tenkasi.

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Distance: 712.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Tenkasi, India?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Tenkasi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Tenkasi Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Tenkasi Jn via Fort Station, Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 24h 57m.

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