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How to get fromKandy to Mannar (Station)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Mannar (Station) 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 Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    7h 10m
    Rs 6,609–10,976

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    8h 29m

  3. Drive  240.7 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mannar (Station)car car 240.7 km
    4h 21m
    Rs 10,864–15,692

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi 240.7 km
    4h 21m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  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 Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    7h 43m
    Rs 6,609–10,976

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  • Distance: 309.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Mannar (Station). However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar (Station). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar (Station).

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