There are 4 ways to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kodikamam to Vavuniyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 50mRs 2,123–4,091Bus
- Take the bus from Manthikai to Vavuniyabus
3h 10mDrive 134.5 km
- Drive from Manthikai to Vavuniyacar 134.5 km
2h 10mRs 5,755–8,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manthikai to Vavuniyataxi 134.5 km
2h 10mRs 7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manthikai and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manthikai to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Manthikai and Vavuniya is 133 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.
The best way to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Manthikai to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Manthikai station.
Manthikai to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kodikamam station.
The best way to get from Manthikai to Vavuniya is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Manthikai, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kodikamam to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Manthikai to Vavuniya twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kodikamam to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Manthikai to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Manthikai to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Manthikai to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manthikai to Vavuniya is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Manthikai to Vavuniya.
There are 14+ hotels available in Vavuniya.