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

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There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake to Mannar (Station) by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    5h 47m

  2. Bus, taxi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    9h 37m
    Rs 5,150–6,550

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ragama to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    8h 9m
    Rs 6,582–11,036

  4. Drive  263.5 km

    1. Drive from Katunayake to Mannar (Station)car car 263.5 km
    4h 40m
    Rs 11,900–17,189

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    5h 6m

  6. Train, taxi via Colombo Fort

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannar (Station)taxi taxi
    8h 45m
    Rs 5,500–8,350

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Katunayake to Mannar (Station). However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Mannar (Station). Alternatively, you can take the train to Ragama, take the train to Thandikulam, then take the taxi to Mannar (Station).

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