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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 44m
    Rs 7,811–12,377

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kilinochchitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    8h 59m

  3. Drive 256.4 km

    1. Drive from Mannar Island to Kandycar car 256.4 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 11,681–16,873

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Kandytaxi taxi 256.4 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 12,000–16,000

  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 8,033–9,217

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 377.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 Kurunegala, take the bus to Ambepussa, then take the bus to Kandy.

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