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

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    Rs 8,347–9,847

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ragama to Mankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    Rs 7,987–13,045

  3. Drive 281.2 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Talaimannarcar car 281.2 km
    5h 5m
    Rs 12,213–17,641

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Talaimannartaxi taxi 281.2 km
    5h 5m
    Rs 43,000–55,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

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

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 train to Ragama, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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