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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Arugam Bayby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    Rs 23,340–28,961

  2. Drive 291.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Arugam Baycar car 291.3 km
    5h 23m
    Rs 13,046–18,843

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    Rs 34,527–45,002

  4. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    Rs 94,917–224,265

  5. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    Rs 58,140–146,361

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 339 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maho, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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