There are 4 ways to get from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) by train, taxi or car
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Train, taxi via Anuradhapura
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Take the train from Mannar to Anuradhapura
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Take a taxi from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Cheapest
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Mannar to Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka
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Take a taxi from Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Drive
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Drive from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
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If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is to taxi which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 3h 11m.
It is 144 km from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU). It is approximately 171.8 km to drive.
The best way to get from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) without a car is to train and taxi via Anuradhapura which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU).
There are 156+ hotels available in Sigiriya Airport (GIU). Prices start at Rs. 35000 per night.
- Distance: 144.4 km
- Duration: 3h 48m
What companies run services between Mannar, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya Airport (GIU), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Mannar to Sigiriya Airport (GIU). However, you can take the taxi to Mannar, take the train to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mannar, take the train to Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka, then take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU).
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Mannar to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 260 - Rs. 410
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 260 - Rs. 350
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 290 - Rs. 410
Train from Mannar to Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 330 - Rs. 550
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 330 - Rs. 440
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 370 - Rs. 550
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
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