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

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There are 10 ways to get from Galle to Mannar Island 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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 11m

  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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 22m
    Rs 6,387–7,851

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 8m
    Rs 6,500–12,766

  4. Drive 408.3 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Mannar Islandcar car 408.3 km
    6h 57m
    Rs 18,252–26,364

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 408.3 km
    6h 57m
    Rs 44,000–55,000

  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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    26h 41m

  7. Bus, taxi via Kilinochchi

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    Rs 8,883–11,071

  8. Train, taxi via Colombo

    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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 15m
    Rs 6,482–12,752

  9. 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 Mannar Islandcar car
    5h 50m
    Rs 27,975–111,061

  10. 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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 14m

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,727Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galle to Mannar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 460.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

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

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