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How to get fromColombo to Mannarby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Mannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    Rs 6,757–7,757

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    Rs 4,863–6,197

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    Rs 5,351–12,823

  4. Drive 286.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Mannarcar car 286.5 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 12,123–17,511

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    5h 27m

  6. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    Rs 5,679–14,946

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,989Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Mannar.

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