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How to get fromMannar (Station) to Colomboby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mannar (Station) to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    6h 4m
    Rs 5,488–8,149

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    8h 33m
    Rs 5,054–6,369

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Omanthai to Pettahbus bus
    6h 36m
    Rs 7,009–7,867

  4. Drive  290.3 km

    1. Drive from Mannar (Station) to Colombocar car 290.3 km
    4h 58m
    Rs 13,044–18,841

  5. Taxi, train via Vavuniya

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Thandikulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thandikulam to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    7h 47m
    Rs 5,487–8,148

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 336.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Mannar (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mannar (Station) to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the train to Colombo Fort. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Omanthai then take the bus to Pettah.

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