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

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There are 5 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 24m
    Rs 31,622–38,909

  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 27m

  3. 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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    17h 2m
    Rs 84,567–272,261

  4. Fly Madurai 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 53,067–105,261

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    Rs 60,764–147,404

Madurai (IXM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRs 75,413Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 556.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

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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