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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mannar to Ella by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Omanthai to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    12h 39m
    Rs 8,905–10,230

  2. Taxi, bus via Welimada

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus bus
    17h 6m
    Rs 5,606–7,008

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train
    13h
    Rs 6,610–10,939

  4. Drive  327.6 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Ellacar car 327.6 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 14,797–21,373

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Ellataxi taxi 327.6 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 40,000–49,000

  6. Taxi, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    8h 48m

  7. Taxi, train via Mankulam

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train
    14h 8m
    Rs 6,975–11,470

  8. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Mannar to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    10h 1m
    Rs 30,069–158,620

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,676Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Mannar, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Ella. However, you can take the taxi to Omanthai, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Ella.

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