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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Mannar Islandby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Mannar Island by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ulapanetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    Rs 10,287–15,994

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 49m
    Rs 6,281–8,582

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Kokavilbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 10m
    Rs 8,175–10,326

  4. Drive 328.7 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Mannar Islandcar car 328.7 km
    5h 59m
    Rs 14,757–21,315

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 328.7 km
    5h 59m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 14m
    Rs 8,313–13,676

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 28m
    Rs 8,276–13,728

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 456 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Mannar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Ulapane, take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Kokavil, then take the taxi to Mannar Island.

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