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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Mannar Island

Composite routes from Colombo to Mannar Island

Cheapest
5 h 49 min
Car
332 km.
from $18
Other
3 h 43 min
Plane, Taxi
236 km.
from $435.48
8 h 25 min
Bus, Taxi
236 km.
from $25.76
7 h 7 min
Train, Taxi
236 km.
from $27.11

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.63–$5.30

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$4.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mannar Island?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mannar Island is to bus and taxi which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Mannar Island?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mannar Island is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Colombo to Mannar Island?

The distance between Colombo and Mannar Island is 304 km. The road distance is 313.6 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Mannar Island without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mannar Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 7m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Mannar Island?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Colombo to Mannar Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colombo to Mannar Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mannar Island is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Colombo to Mannar Island.

Where can I stay near Mannar Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mannar Island. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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