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

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Madurai is to bus and ferry and train via Thanjavur which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Negombo to Madurai?

The distance between Negombo and Madurai is 378 km.

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

The best way to get from Negombo to Madurai without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 41m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Negombo to Madurai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 190+ hotels available in Madurai.

Negombo to Madurai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Madurai by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly to Madurai, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
2h 49m
₹10,506–23,591
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ragama 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
21h 19m
₹7,427–13,434
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
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
16h 41m
₹7,797–10,027
Bus, ferry, train via Thanjavur
1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
17h 33m
₹7,777–9,177
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
4h 8m
₹13,981–67,286

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,887Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Negombo to Madurai.

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Distance: 377.8 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Madurai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, then take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Madurai Jn via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruchchirapali in around 16h 41m.

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