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How to get fromMadurai to Kallikulamby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Kallikulam by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    15h 20m
    Rs 25,335–32,137

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyabus bus
    15h 43m

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    15h 58m

  4. Fly Madurai to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    17h 13m

  5. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    15h 33m
    Rs 25,670–35,010

  6. Fly Madurai to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Omanthaitrain train
    9h 55m
    Rs 93,333–285,458

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Omanthaitrain train
    8h 55m
    Rs 53,532–140,652

  8. Fly Madurai to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IXM - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    20h 51m
    Rs 38,873–120,168

Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Kallikulam. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Omanthai, then take the taxi to Kallikulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kallikulam via Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Vavuniya in around 15h 43m.

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