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How to get fromNegombo to Talaimannarby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Negombo to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Kokavilbus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi
    6h 41m
    Rs 8,345–9,845

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to VavuniyabusColombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Talaimannartaxi
    11h 37m
    Rs 8,221–10,032

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to MankulamtrainColombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi
    7h 41m
    Rs 10,728–20,643

  4. Drive 281.1 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Talaimannarcar281.1 km
    5h 18m
    Rs 11,827–17,084

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Talaimannartaxi281.1 km
    5h 18m
    Rs 43,000–55,000

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeCMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Talaimannartaxi
    4h 46m
    Rs 24,594–110,884

  7. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Kachcheribus
    2. Take the taxi from Kachcheri to Talaimannartaxi
    7h 52m
    Rs 9,700–11,700

  8. Bus, taxi via Jaffna #2

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Jaffnabus
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi
    8h
    Rs 9,700–11,700

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,786Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

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

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