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

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

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  1. Fly Madurai to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    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 53,073–100,268

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    Rs 31,935–39,287

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    14h 1m

  4. 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
    8h 21m
    Rs 99,573–292,268

  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 21m
    Rs 55,772–147,462

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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