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How to get fromPuttalam to Talaimannarby bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    5h 23m

  2. Drive 185.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puttalam to Talaimannarcar car 185.6 km
    3h 33m
    Rs 7,855–11,346

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Talaimannartaxi taxi 185.6 km
    3h 33m
    Rs 9,000–12,000

  4. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    Rs 9,200–11,200

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Puttalam to Talaimannar. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can drive from Puttalam to Talaimannar in around 3h 33m.

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