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How to get fromTalaimannar to Puttalamby taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kokaviltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kokavil to Puttalambus bus
    5h 18m

  2. Drive  186.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Talaimannar to Puttalamcar car 186.5 km
    3h 26m
    Rs 8,393–12,123

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Taxi, bus via Jaffna

    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Jaffnataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jaffna to Puttalambus bus
    6h 41m
    Rs 10,272–11,761

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  • Distance: 312.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

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

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