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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mannar (Station) to Kandy 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 Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    7h 10m
    Rs 6,688–10,949

  2. Taxi, train via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Thandikulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thandikulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    8h 34m
    Rs 6,687–10,948

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Nittambuwabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m

  4. Drive  240.9 km

    1. Drive from Mannar (Station) to Kandycar car 240.9 km
    4h 21m
    Rs 10,809–15,613

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Kandytaxi taxi 240.9 km
    4h 21m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  6. Taxi, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar (Station) to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    9h 46m
    Rs 7,084–8,209

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  • Distance: 309.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

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

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