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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    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
    13h 26m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 24,684–31,347

  3. 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 10m
    Rs 87,635–304,710

  4. 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 25,019–34,318

  5. 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 25m
    Rs 58,833–139,912

  6. 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 35m

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRs 89,560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

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 bus to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Mankulam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 13h 53m.

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