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How to get fromMadurai to Mannarby plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Mannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Madurai to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    5h 42m
    Rs 51,081–98,277

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 36m
    Rs 30,607–37,495

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 14m

  4. Fly Madurai to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXM - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    Rs 97,581–289,777

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    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 taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    Rs 53,776–144,995

  6. Fly Madurai to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    18h 13m

  7. Train, ferry, taxi 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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 49m
    Rs 30,941–40,460

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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