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How to get fromColombo to Mannar Islandby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mannar Island by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    Rs 7,655–9,155

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    Rs 5,763–7,398

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    Rs 6,379–9,712

  4. Drive 306.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Mannar Islandcar car 306.3 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 13,677–19,756

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 50m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,711Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mannar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 439.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mannar Island, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mannar Island. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mankulam then take the taxi to Mannar Island.

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