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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 Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 41m

  3. Drive  255.1 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Mannarcar car 255.1 km
    4h 34m
    Rs 11,444–16,529

  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 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 50m
    Rs 6,825–11,600

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    Rs 6,525–10,810

Questions & Answers

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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, take the bus to Ambepussa, take the bus to Warakapola, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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