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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gampaha to Mannar by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    Rs 5,373–7,915

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    Rs 7,956–10,615

  3. Drive 261.5 km

    1. Drive from Gampaha to Mannarcar car 261.5 km
    4h 56m
    Rs 11,883–17,164

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampaha to Mannartaxi taxi 261.5 km
    4h 56m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  5. 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 Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    5h 19m

  6. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    Rs 5,375–7,919

  7. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    Rs 5,679–8,675

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,666Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Gampaha to Mannar. However, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Pettah, take the bus to Omanthai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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