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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    Rs 6,509–10,776

  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
    8h 4m

  3. Drive 237.2 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mannarcar car 237.2 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 10,590–15,296

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mannartaxi taxi 237.2 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 17,000–20,000

  5. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thandikulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    Rs 6,509–10,776

  6. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    Rs 6,809–11,576

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy 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 Ambepussa, take the bus to Warakapola, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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