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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Maduraiby taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Madurai by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Madurai

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    5h 38m
    ₹24,280–38,689

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    14h 31m
    ₹7,201–9,892

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    13h 55m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 20m

  5. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    7h 24m
    ₹25,905–40,554

  6. Train to Jaffna, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Chunnakamtrain train
    2. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    8h 27m
    ₹12,189–42,968

  7. Train, ferry, bus via Nagapattinam

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    15h 50m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 534.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 55m.

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