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How to get fromAmpara to Mannarby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ampara to Mannar by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maruthamunai to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 28m

  2. Bus, taxi via Kalmunai #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 41m
    Rs 7,927–9,632

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ampara to Batticaloataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho to Thandikulamtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 51m
    Rs 9,943–14,969

  4. Drive  336.6 km

    1. Drive from Ampara to Mannarcar car 336.6 km
    5h 51m
    Rs 15,199–21,954

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ampara to Mannartaxi taxi 336.6 km
    5h 51m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  6. Bus, taxi via Kalmunai

    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 28m

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  • Distance: 412.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Ampara to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Maruthamunai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Maho Junction, take the train to Thandikulam, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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