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There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Talaimannar by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    Rs 8,221–9,721

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ragama to Mankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    Rs 7,987–13,045

  3. Drive  281.8 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Talaimannarcar car 281.8 km
    4h 58m
    Rs 12,476–18,021

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Talaimannartaxi taxi 281.8 km
    4h 58m
    Rs 46,000–55,000

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 59m

  6. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    Rs 10,550–12,550

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Talaimannar. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ragama, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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