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How to get fromDambulla to Mannar Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dambulla to Mannar Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Kilinochchi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 7m

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    Rs 5,277–6,410

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 36m

  4. Drive  185.3 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Mannar Islandcar car 185.3 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 8,308–12,001

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 185.3 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

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  • Distance: 300.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Mannar Island. However, you can take the bus to Kilinochchi then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Mannar Island.

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