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How to get fromMadurai to Nuwara Eliyaby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Nuwara Eliya by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    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 bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    19h 22m
    Rs 31,939–41,032

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    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 Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    21h 44m
    Rs 29,059–40,732

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    24h 11m

  4. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane IXM - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    14h 34m
    Rs 32,376–94,072

  5. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IXM - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    15h 33m
    Rs 34,876–97,272

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    16h 32m
    Rs 39,576–107,272

Madurai (IXM) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,523Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 830.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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