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How to get fromMannar to Polonnaruwaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mannar to Polonnaruwa by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    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 Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 51m

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    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 Polonnaruwabus bus
    7h 11m
    Rs 6,696–7,768

  3. Drive 202.5 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Polonnaruwacar car 202.5 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 9,147–13,212

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 202.5 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 10,000–12,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mannar to Polonnaruwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Mannar to Polonnaruwa in around 3h 34m.

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