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How to get fromArugam Bay to Anuradhapuraby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    7h 13m
    Rs 23,975–28,539

  2. Drive 291.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arugam Bay to Anuradhapuracar car 291.2 km
    5h 23m
    Rs 13,036–18,829

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Batticaloataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain train
    8h 51m
    Rs 35,167–44,607

  4. Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BTC - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    6h 55m
    Rs 48,028–136,419

  5. Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    27h 21m
    Rs 60,367–151,002

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,629Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

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

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