There are 7 ways to get from Mannar to Monaragala by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi
9h 53mRs 14,009–19,738Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Omanthaitaxi
- Take the bus from Omanthai to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus
- Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi
13h 39mRs 16,531–19,356Drive 335 km
- Drive from Mannar to Monaragalacar 335 km
6h 17mRs 15,267–22,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Monaragalataxi 335 km
6h 17mRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, bus, fly
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Monaragalataxi
6h 20mTaxi, train via Mankulam
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi
- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Demodaratrain
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Monaragalataxi
15h 45mRs 14,964–21,457Taxi, bus via Vavuniya
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus
- Take the taxi from Uduwara 7 Post to Monaragalataxi
16h 28mRs 14,276–18,458
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mannar to Monaragala is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mannar to Monaragala is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
The distance between Mannar and Monaragala is 455 km. The road distance is 335 km.
The best way to get from Mannar to Monaragala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 53m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 20000.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Mannar to Monaragala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannar to Monaragala is 335 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Mannar to Monaragala.
There are 24+ hotels available in Monaragala.
What companies run services between Mannar, Sri Lanka and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Mannar to Monaragala. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Kandy, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Omanthai, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ella, then take the taxi to Monaragala.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Omanthai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,294
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Post
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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