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How to get fromFort Station to Talaimannarby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Station to Talaimannar by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi via Mankulam

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    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    Rs 6,879–10,212

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    Rs 8,655–10,155

  3. Drive 318.2 km

    1. Drive from Fort Station to Talaimannarcar car 318.2 km
    5h 28m
    Rs 14,502–20,947

  4. 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 Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    7h 22m

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    Rs 8,379–12,339

  6. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 3m
    Rs 8,306–10,650

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Fort Station, Sri Lanka and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Fort Station to Talaimannar. However, you can take the train to Mankulam then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can walk to Pettah, take the bus to Kokavil, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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