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How to get fromKandy to Maduraiby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Madurai

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    6h 51m
    ₹26,764–39,764

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain train
    19h 2m
    ₹7,446–9,874

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Madurai Jntrain train
    19h 48m
    ₹7,629–9,081

  4. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane WRZ - IXM
    19h 40m
    ₹16,499–45,057

  5. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    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
    8h 3m
    ₹29,389–38,629

  6. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar car
    5. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus bus
    21h 46m
    ₹8,159–9,146

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,943Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Periyar Bus Stand via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Madurai-Airport-IXM, and Madurai airport in around 6h 51m.

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