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How to get fromPuttalam to Talaimannarby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    5h 18m

  2. Drive  186.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puttalam to Talaimannarcar car 186.5 km
    3h 26m
    Rs 8,378–12,101

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Talaimannartaxi taxi 186.5 km
    3h 26m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  4. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    Rs 10,083–12,083

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 312.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Puttalam to Talaimannar. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can drive from Puttalam to Talaimannar in around 3h 26m.

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