There are 5 ways to get from Arugam Bay to Punanai by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train via Batticaloa
best- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Punanitrain
4h 11mRs 25,135–30,969Drive 162.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Arugam Bay to Punanaicar 162.7 km
2h 46mRs 7,339–10,601Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Punanitrain Batticaloa
2h 48mRs 33,867–41,507Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Eravurbus
- Take the train from Eravur Station to Punanitrain
4h 12mRs 25,135–30,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Punanaitaxi 162.7 km
2h 46mRs 46,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arugam Bay to Punanai is to drive which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Arugam Bay to Punanai is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Arugam Bay and Punanai is 164 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.
The best way to get from Arugam Bay to Punanai without a car is to taxi and bus and train via Batticaloa which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 31000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Arugam Bay to Punanai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arugam Bay to Punanai is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Arugam Bay to Punanai.
There are 58+ hotels available in Punanai.
What companies run services between Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka and Punanai, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Arugam Bay to Punanai. However, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Batticaloa, walk to Batticaloa, then take the train to Punani. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa then take the train to Punani.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Batticaloa to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Eravur Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kalmunai to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–55,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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