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How to get fromRathmalana to Mannarby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rathmalana to Mannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ratmalana to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    Rs 6,908–7,908

  2. Bus, taxi via Pettah

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 9m
    Rs 4,863–6,198

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    Rs 5,379–7,972

  4. Drive 299.3 km

    1. Drive from Rathmalana to Mannarcar car 299.3 km
    5h 6m
    Rs 13,598–19,641

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rathmalana to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    5h 39m

  6. Train, taxi via Mankulam

    1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Mankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    Rs 5,679–8,728

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 390 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathmalana to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thandikulam then take the taxi to Mannar.

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