What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Mannar?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Mannar is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Mannar?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Mannar is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Matara to Mannar?

The distance between Matara and Mannar is 471 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Mannar without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Mannar without a car is to bus and taxi via Kaduwela which takes 8h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Matara to Mannar?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Matara to Mannar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Matara to Mannar?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Mannar is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Matara to Mannar.

Where can I stay near Mannar?

There are 20+ hotels available in Mannar.

Matara to Mannar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Matara to Mannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi via Kaduwela
best
1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus
2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Vavuniyabus
3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
8h 12m
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matara to Dambullabus
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
11h 44m
Rs 5,388–6,792
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain
2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Thandikulamtrain
3. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi
11h 16m
Rs 5,540–11,015
Drive 419.8 km
1. Drive from Matara to Mannarcar 419.8 km
6h 43m
Rs 18,235–26,339
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
7h 3m
Train, taxi via Mankulam
1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain
3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi
12h 14m
Rs 5,840–11,822
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi
6h 34m
Rs 38,831–119,709
Fly Koggala to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
28h 23m
Fly Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi
7h 38m
Rs 23,190–98,849

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

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 14,951Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matara to Mannar.

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Distance: 470.6 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Matara to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Kadawatha, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bambalapitiya, take the train to Thandikulam, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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