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

The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Madurai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 19h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Madurai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹30,000.

How far is it from Kalutara to Madurai?

The distance between Kalutara and Madurai is 441 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalutara to Madurai without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 59m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kalutara to Madurai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 226+ hotels available in Madurai.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Madurai by taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly to Madurai
best
1. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
3h 50m
₹16,832–29,886
Train, ferry via Colombo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dehiwala to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain
21h 55m
₹7,440–9,914
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain
19h 59m
₹7,443–9,918
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Kadawathabus
2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kankesanturaibus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
5. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
20h 41m
₹8,203–9,203
Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5h 2m
₹21,457–28,751

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

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Distance: 441.4 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalutara 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 train from Kalutara South to Madurai Jn via Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 19h 59m.

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