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There are 7 ways to get from Mannar to Matara by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus via Kaduwela

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    7h 57m

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Matarabus bus
    12h 23m
    Rs 5,396–6,768

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Colombo Forttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    Rs 6,205–9,060

  4. Drive  422.1 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Mataracar car 422.1 km
    6h 48m
    Rs 18,688–26,994

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Matarataxi taxi 422.1 km
    6h 48m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

  6. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    6h 22m

  7. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain train
    10h 10m
    Rs 5,550–11,039

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,315Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mannar to Matara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Matara. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Kadawatha, then take the bus to Matara. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Fort Station, then take the bus to Matara Bus Station.

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