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

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There are 6 ways to get from Arugam Bay to Jaffna 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 Kachcheribus bus
    9h 43m

  2. Drive 475.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arugam Bay to Jaffnacar car 475.7 km
    8h 23m
    Rs 21,502–31,058

  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 Jaffnatrain train
    11h 49m
    Rs 35,267–44,907

  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 Kachcheribus bus
    9h 26m

  5. Taxi, bus via Jaffna

    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 Jaffnabus bus
    12h 18m
    Rs 24,535–29,669

  6. 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 Kachcheribus bus
    29h 52m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,798Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arugam Bay to Jaffna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 524 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

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

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