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How to get fromMannar District (Region) to Colomboby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mannar District (Region) to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar District (Region) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Pettahbus bus
    5h 42m
    Rs 5,117–5,675

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar District (Region) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    8h 22m
    Rs 3,913–5,020

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar District (Region) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    5h 53m
    Rs 4,347–6,801

  4. Drive 287.7 km

    1. Drive from Mannar District (Region) to Colombocar car 287.7 km
    5h 6m
    Rs 13,072–18,881

  5. Taxi, train via Vavuniya

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar District (Region) to Thandikulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thandikulam to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    7h 36m
    Rs 4,346–6,800

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Mannar District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mannar District (Region) to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the bus to Pettah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the train to Colombo Fort.

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