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How to get fromColombo to Talaimannar Pierby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannar Piertaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    Rs 8,648–10,148

  2. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannar Piertaxi taxi
    7h 51m
    Rs 7,379–16,946

  3. Drive 321.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Talaimannar Piercar car 321.1 km
    5h 58m
    Rs 13,739–19,846

  4. 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 Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Talaimannar Piertaxi taxi
    7h 34m

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannar Piertaxi taxi
    9h 31m
    Rs 8,879–21,482

  6. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannar Piertaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    Rs 8,806–11,150

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Talaimannar Pier, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Talaimannar Pier. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Talaimannar Pier. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mankulam then take the taxi to Talaimannar Pier.

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