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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 10m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho to Thandikulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 44m
    Rs 6,558–10,894

  3. Drive  298.8 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Mannarcar car 298.8 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 13,439–19,411

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mannartaxi taxi 298.8 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 15,000–18,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    Rs 6,835–7,849

  6. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 13m
    Rs 6,958–11,694

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  • Distance: 345.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

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

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