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There are 7 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Madurai by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
2h 43m
₹11,849–22,997
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
18h 16m
₹7,204–9,962
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
17h 16m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
18h 5m
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
4h 29m
₹13,474–25,862
Fly Jaffna to Madurai
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
7h 12m
₹22,304–80,352
Bus, ferry via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
23h 41m

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹11,220Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sri Lanka to Madurai.

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Distance: 377.8 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM) 3 times a day.

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Madurai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 33rd most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps".

Things to do in Madurai

Athisayam(Opens in a new window)

Athisayam is an amusement theme park located in Paravai on Madurai - Dindigul National Highway 7, 12 km from Madurai. The park is located on a 70 acre site and features about 4 games and 2 water rides. The park is popular for its water rides, recreating the experience of Courtalam waterfalls.

Places to stay in Madurai

Mani's residency(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

JC Residency Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Courtyard by Marriott Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Astoria Hotels Madurai(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

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