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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Mankulam 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 Mankulamtrain train
    13h 53m
    Rs 25,003–31,732

  2. 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 Mankulamtrain train
    14h 36m

  3. 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 Kilinochchibus bus
    15h 46m

  4. Fly Madurai to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    8h 25m
    Rs 87,650–274,728

  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 Mankulamtrain train
    14h 6m
    Rs 25,336–34,686

  6. 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 Mankulamtrain train
    7h 30m
    Rs 50,841–130,071

  7. Fly Madurai to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    18h 30m

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 86,971Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madurai to Mankulam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Mankulam. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Mankulam via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 36m.

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