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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Talaimannar 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 Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    Rs 8,009–13,076

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Kachcheribus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kachcheri to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    11h 9m
    Rs 12,061–14,530

  3. Drive 267.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Talaimannarcar car 267.3 km
    4h 49m
    Rs 12,199–17,620

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Talaimannartaxi taxi 267.3 km
    4h 49m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

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

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