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How to get fromMannar to Kandyby taxi, bus, train or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    7h 2m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    7h 3m
    Rs 6,509–13,338

  3. Drive 237 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Kandycar car 237 km
    4h 23m
    Rs 10,045–14,510

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kandytaxi taxi 237 km
    4h 23m
    Rs 11,000–15,000

  5. Taxi, train via Mankulam

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    8h 20m
    Rs 6,864–15,257

  6. Taxi, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    9h 39m
    Rs 6,706–7,698

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Kurunegala, take the bus to Ambepussa, then take the bus to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy.

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