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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Mannarby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    5h 12m

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    Rs 6,723–7,728

  3. Drive 202.5 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Mannarcar car 202.5 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 9,148–13,214

  4. Taxi

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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

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

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