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How to get fromKandy to Mannar Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Mannar Island by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    Rs 7,509–12,576

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    Rs 6,146–7,831

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 50m
    Rs 10,561–12,980

  4. Drive  256.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mannar Islandcar car 256.3 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 11,519–16,639

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 256.3 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

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  • Distance: 377.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Mannar Island. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ambepussa, take the bus to Warakapola, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Mannar Island.

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