There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kankesanturai by plane, bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Madurai
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane IXM - JAF
5h 42mRs 91,624–301,969Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 06115
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry HSC Cheriyapani
10h 22mRs 23,453–28,310Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry HSC Cheriyapani
9h 55mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
4h 42mRs 57,822–137,166Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
10h 35mRs 23,788–31,182
Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kankesanturai is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 29000 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kankesanturai is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Madurai and Kankesanturai is 237 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Madurai to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
There are 209+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Jaffna via Madras, Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–300,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–130,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,900–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,700–3,400
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,500–6,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,500–4,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,500–4,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,300–4,100
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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