What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matharai?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matharai is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 20h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Matharai?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matharai is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Matharai?

The distance between Colombo and Matharai is 436 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Matharai without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Matharai without a car is to train and ferry via Tiruchirappalli which takes 19h 28m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Matharai?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Colombo to Matharai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matharai?

There are six+ hotels available in Matharai.

Colombo to Matharai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Matharai by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Matharaitaxi
2h 17m
₹14,320–27,988
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 Madurai Jntrain
19h 43m
₹7,365–10,193
Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort 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 Dindigul Jntrain
5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Usilampattitrain
19h 28m
₹7,465–11,043
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampattibus
20h 38m
₹7,643–9,317

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

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Matharai.

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Distance: 435.9 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Matharai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Matharai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Matharai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Usilampatti in around 19h 28m.

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