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How to get fromColombo to Mannar (Station)by bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Mannar (Station) 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 Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    6h 11m
    Rs 6,957–8,257

  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 Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    8h 32m
    Rs 5,063–6,397

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    6h 15m
    Rs 5,451–13,023

  4. Drive 290.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Mannar (Station)car car 290.1 km
    5h 19m
    Rs 12,274–17,728

  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 Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    5h 33m

  6. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    6h 52m
    Rs 5,479–13,119

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 (Station), Sri Lanka?

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

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