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How to get fromMayiladuthurai to ColomboBy taxi, plane, car, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Colombo by taxi, plane, car, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mayiladuthurai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 5m
    Rs 57,845–106,771

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    15h 10m
    Rs 23,768–28,797

  3. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Mayiladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    13h 32m
    Rs 26,972–28,069

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    6h 6m
    Rs 47,711–82,010

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    8h 6m
    Rs 40,552–89,081

  6. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PNY - CMB
    9h 31m
    Rs 59,660–116,631

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 48m
    Rs 24,048–27,447

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,841Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mayiladuthurai to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayiladuthurai to Pettah via Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 13h 32m.

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