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How to get fromMannar Island to Batticaloaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mannar Island to Batticaloa by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    7h 22m

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    9h 42m
    Rs 7,744–8,988

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    10h 33m
    Rs 7,922–12,490

  4. Drive  317.8 km

    1. Drive from Mannar Island to Batticaloacar car 317.8 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 14,319–20,683

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Batticaloataxi taxi 317.8 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 15,000–19,000

  6. Taxi, bus via Kilinochchi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kilinochchitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    9h 2m

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  • Distance: 363.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Mannar Island, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mannar Island to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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