Facts about the transport from Colombo to Mannar
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 4m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:55 PM |
| Latest Departure | 3:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 254 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours |
Colombo to Mannar
Best Options
$146
$201
Other Options
Transportation from Colombo to Mannar
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Trains$ 8.67
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Taxis$ 145.61
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Colombo
To Colombo
From Mannar
Popular Routes in Sri Lanka
How to get from Colombo to Mannar
Travelling between Colombo and Mannar is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 200.21 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 145.61.
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Mannar?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 7 hours to travel between Colombo and Mannar depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Mannar. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 4m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 53m to reach Mannar.
How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Mannar?
Travelling between Colombo and Mannar can be as cheap as USD 145.61 if you opt for a Stef Lanka Tours taxi and as expensive as USD 200.21 if you buy a Stef Lanka Tours taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Mannar ?
- 4 from Colombo to Mannar starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Mannar.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Colombo and Mannar
Stef Lanka Tours
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Mannar?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train