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How to get fromTrincomalee to Mannar Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 47m
    Rs 5,654–8,982

  2. Drive 194 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Mannar Islandcar car 194 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 8,815–12,732

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi 194 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  4. Bus, taxi via Kilinochchi

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 53m

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  • Distance: 312.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Mannar Island, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Mannar Island. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Trincomalee to Mannar Island in around 3h 31m.

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