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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    Rs 31,446–38,698

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 26m

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    18h 21m
    Rs 94,550–282,241

  4. 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 Talaimannarcar car
    6h 17m
    Rs 53,050–105,241

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 86,198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Talaimannar. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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