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How to get fromGampola to Mannarby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gampola to Mannar by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    Rs 6,525–10,800

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 55m

  3. Drive  255.1 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Mannarcar car 255.1 km
    4h 34m
    Rs 11,480–16,583

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Mannartaxi taxi 255.1 km
    4h 34m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  5. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thandikulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    Rs 6,525–10,800

  6. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    Rs 6,825–11,600

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  • Distance: 324 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Gampola to Mannar. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kandy, walk to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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