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How to get fromMangaluru to Mannarby bus, ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mangaluru to Mannar by bus, ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru Kottara Chowki Bus Stop to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    25h 48m

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    26h 10m
    Rs 32,344–46,485

  3. Fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXE - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    16h 34m
    Rs 87,214–259,344

  4. Train, ferry, taxi via Salem

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    29h 36m
    Rs 33,027–49,060

  5. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    8h 25m
    Rs 66,714–102,844

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 81,114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,008.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 48m

What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mangaluru to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Bengaluru, take the bus to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mangalore, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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