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How to get fromElla to Mannarby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ella to Mannar by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 40m
    Rs 7,229–12,174

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 27m
    Rs 6,643–10,972

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 59m
    Rs 8,899–10,340

  4. Drive  327.6 km

    1. Drive from Ella to Mannarcar car 327.6 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 14,743–21,296

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ella to Mannartaxi taxi 327.6 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 40,000–49,000

  6. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRZ - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    8h 52m
    Rs 23,322–108,650

  7. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thandikulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 59m
    Rs 6,643–10,972

  8. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    14h 26m
    Rs 6,943–11,772

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration32 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ella to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Kubalwela, take the bus to Gampola, walk to Gampola, take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Pettah, take the bus to Omanthai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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