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How to get fromMannar to Nuwara Eliyaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    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 Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 39m
    Rs 9,409–14,238

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    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 Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    13h 22m
    Rs 5,376–7,358

  3. Taxi, bus

    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 Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    11h 34m
    Rs 7,331–8,856

  4. Drive 309.7 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Nuwara Eliyacar car 309.7 km
    5h 34m
    Rs 13,966–20,172

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 309.7 km
    5h 34m
    Rs 15,000–19,000

  6. Drive, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Mannar to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    5h 58m
    Rs 28,033–139,748

  7. Taxi, train, bus

    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 Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    10h 36m
    Rs 7,309–11,838

  8. 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 Nanuoyatrain train
    13h 7m
    Rs 7,614–12,457

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Mannar, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

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

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