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How to get fromMannar to Batticaloaby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mannar to Batticaloa by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    6h 58m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    9h 20m
    Rs 6,509–10,838

  3. Drive 298.6 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Batticaloacar car 298.6 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 13,384–19,332

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Batticaloataxi taxi 298.6 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  5. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Mannar to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    5h 23m
    Rs 27,988–147,240

  6. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    9h 18m
    Rs 6,796–7,868

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,837Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Mannar, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

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

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