How many trains run from Mannar station per day?

On a typical day, around two train services call at Mannar Railway Station. Services operate on the Talaimannar Line and connect with the broader Sri Lanka Railways network at Medawachchiya. It is advisable to confirm the current timetable directly with Sri Lanka Railways before travel, as schedules are subject to change.

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Mannar by train?

The rail journey from Colombo Fort to Mannar typically takes around seven to nine hours, depending on the service and any required connection at Medawachchiya. Travel times can vary based on the type of train and operational conditions on the day.

Can I travel from Mannar to Jaffna by train?

There is no direct train service between Mannar and Jaffna. The two towns are on different branch lines; travellers would need to backtrack via Medawachchiya and then head north on the Northern Line toward Jaffna, making road travel often more practical for this particular leg.

What wildlife can I see near Mannar railway line?

The Talaimannar Line passes through dry-zone scrubland where peacocks, monitor lizards, and various bird species are commonly spotted from train windows. The lagoons and wetlands around Mannar Island attract large numbers of flamingos and migratory birds between October and March.

Is there accommodation near Mannar Railway Station?

Several guesthouses and small hotels operate in Mannar Town within a short tuk-tuk ride of the station. Accommodation on Mannar Island ranges from budget guesthouses to more boutique options situated close to the waterfront.

How do I contact Mannar Railway Station?

The station can be reached by telephone on 023-3232233. For timetable and booking queries, Sri Lanka Railways also maintains a central enquiry service.

Does the train from Mannar go to Talaimannar for the India ferry?

The Talaimannar Line historically ran to Talaimannar Pier, where ferries once crossed to Rameswaram in India. That ferry service has been suspended for many years and is not currently operational. Train services on this line now terminate at Mannar rather than continuing to Talaimannar Pier.

Mannar Railway Station

Mannar Railway Station is a station on the Talaimannar Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Mannar District, Northern Province.

2 trains call at Mannar on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Station telephone: 023-3232233.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Mannar spoorwegstation dienstregeling

2 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Mannar.

Talaimannar-lijn · Noordelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 023-3232233

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
06:20 am	Anuradhapura	Dagelijks
06:56 pm	Talaimannar Pier	Dagelijks

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Mannar Beachunder 1 km
Mannar Dutch Fortunder 1 km
Mannar Cityunder 1 km
Maruthanar Madam Anjanajar Templeunder 1 km
Thiruketheeswaram Railway Stationunder 1 km
Baobab Tree1 km
Thiruketheeswaram Kovil1 km
Chilawathurai1 km
Mannar Bird Sanctuary1 km
Pesalai Railway Station1 km
Thiru Ketheeswaram Temple1 km
Urumale Adams' Tomb1 km
Mannar District2 km
Mannar Salt Pans2 km
Arippu Fort8 km

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Mannar spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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