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

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There are 9 ways to get from Galle to Mannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 47m

  2. Bus, taxi via Kurunegala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    Rs 5,487–6,651

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    Rs 5,500–10,966

  4. Drive 389.2 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Mannarcar car 389.2 km
    6h 33m
    Rs 17,463–25,225

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Mannartaxi taxi 389.2 km
    6h 33m
    Rs 42,000–55,000

  6. Fly Koggala to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    26h 16m

  7. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Galle to Dehiwalatrain train
    2. Take the train from Dehiwala to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    11h 51m
    Rs 5,782–11,752

  8. Fly Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    5h 25m
    Rs 26,975–109,061

  9. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 49m

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 441.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Galle to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Kadawatha, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fort Station, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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