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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mannar Island to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    8h 29m
    Rs 7,822–12,390

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kilinochchitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    Rs 8,571–9,792

  3. Drive  256.4 km

    1. Drive from Mannar Island to Kandycar car 256.4 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 11,279–16,292

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kandytaxi taxi 256.4 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  5. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    10h 7m
    Rs 8,034–9,218

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  • Distance: 377.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar Island to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kilinochchi, take the bus to Nittambuwa, then take the bus to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

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