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There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Neluwa by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Neluwataxi taxi
    3h 19m
    Rs 83,090–126,288

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Colombo Forttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus
    22h 1m
    Rs 29,693–38,062

  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 Pettahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus
    22h 59m

  4. Train, ferry, bus 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 Colombo Forttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus
    22h 14m
    Rs 30,026–41,016

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,051Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Neluwa. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Neluwa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Neluwa via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Colombo Fort, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 22h 1m.

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