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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mannar Island to Valaichchenai 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 Oddaimavadibus bus
    6h 39m

  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 Oddaimavadibus bus
    8h 59m
    Rs 7,743–8,887

  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 Valaichchenaitrain train
    10h 2m
    Rs 7,911–12,477

  4. Drive 288 km

    1. Drive from Mannar Island to Valaichchenaicar car 288 km
    5h 3m
    Rs 12,988–18,761

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar Island to Valaichchenaitaxi taxi 288 km
    5h 3m
    Rs 14,000–17,000

  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 Oddaimavadibus bus
    8h 11m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

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

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