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How to get fromNegombo to Mannar Islandby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Mannar Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 54m

  2. Bus, taxi via Kokavil

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    Rs 7,221–8,721

  3. Drive  270.8 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Mannar Islandcar car 270.8 km
    4h 48m
    Rs 12,167–17,574

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 270.8 km
    4h 48m
    Rs 44,000–55,000

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 36m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,479Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Negombo to Mannar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Mannar Island, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Mannar Island. However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Negombo to Mannar Island in around 4h 48m.

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