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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sigiriya to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    Rs 6,842–8,058

  2. Drive 203.3 km

    1. Drive from Sigiriya to Talaimannarcar car 203.3 km
    3h 47m
    Rs 9,264–13,381

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Talaimannartaxi taxi 203.3 km
    3h 47m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kachcheri to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 36m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    5h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 230.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Sigiriya to Talaimannar. However, you can take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can drive from Sigiriya to Talaimannar in around 3h 47m.

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