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How to get fromMannar to Kalutaraby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Ambepussa

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Warakapolabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Warakapola to Kalutarabus bus
    7h 28m

  2. Taxi, bus

    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 to Kalutarabus bus
    10h 20m
    Rs 5,676–7,258

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mount Laviniatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    7h 54m
    Rs 6,409–10,838

  4. Drive 322.2 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Kalutaracar car 322.2 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 14,644–21,153

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kalutarataxi taxi 322.2 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 16,000–19,000

  6. Taxi, train via Mankulam

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Dehiwalatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    10h 47m
    Rs 6,864–11,357

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 380 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Kalutara. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Warakapola, then take the bus to Kalutara. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the train to Mount Lavinia, then take the train to Kalutara South.

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