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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

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    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 Kandytrain train
    7h 3m
    Rs 6,510–10,739

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar 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 21m

  3. Drive  237.3 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Kandycar car 237.3 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 10,669–15,410

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Kandytaxi taxi 237.3 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 17,000–20,000

  5. 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 Kandytrain train
    8h 11m
    Rs 6,875–11,270

  6. Taxi, bus via Dambulla

    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 Ambepussabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    9h 39m
    Rs 6,906–7,998

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  • Distance: 305.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar 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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