How to get fromColombo to Madurai Eastby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madurai East by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
1h 34m
₹13,844–25,368
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Madurai Easttrain
19h 46m
₹7,202–9,907
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
18h 53m
Bus, ferry via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
23h 49m

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹11,219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.6 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) once daily.

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Madurai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 33rd most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps".

Things to do in Madurai

Athisayam(Opens in a new window)

Athisayam is an amusement theme park located in Paravai on Madurai - Dindigul National Highway 7, 12 km from Madurai. The park is located on a 70 acre site and features about 4 games and 2 water rides. The park is popular for its water rides, recreating the experience of Courtalam waterfalls.

Places to stay in Madurai

Mani's residency(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

JC Residency Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Courtyard by Marriott Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Astoria Hotels Madurai(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

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