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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mannar Island to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    7h 42m
    Rs 6,611–9,577

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    8h 51m
    Rs 5,823–7,277

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kokaviltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kokavil to Pettahbus bus
    7h 53m
    Rs 8,142–9,134

  4. Drive 305.9 km

    1. Drive from Mannar Island to Colombocar car 305.9 km
    5h 16m
    Rs 13,942–20,138

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mannar Island to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar Island to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam then take the train to Colombo Fort. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kokavil then take the bus to Pettah.

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