How to get fromJaffna to Maduraiby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Madurai by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train
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1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain 06116
9h 46m
₹7,029–8,477
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 54m
Fly to Madurai
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
7h 5m
₹26,314–85,365
Ferry, bus via Nagapattinam
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
12h 26m
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
3h 57m
₹11,939–36,230
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane JAF - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
12h 22m
₹20,849–72,300

Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 2mAverage Duration

₹26,328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.6 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM) 3 times a day.

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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)

8.2Very Good

JC Residency Pvt Ltd(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Astoria Hotels Madurai(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Courtyard by Marriott Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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