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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Mannar by bus, ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    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
    12h 21m

  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 48m
    Rs 30,361–37,199

  3. Fly 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
    17h 46m
    Rs 92,569–279,764

  4. 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
    13h 1m
    Rs 30,697–40,076

  5. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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 51,069–103,264

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 86,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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 bus to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi 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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