There are 3 ways to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
5h 13mRs 23,132–28,689Drive 228.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dambulla to Arugam Baycar 228.6 km
4h 15mRs 10,121–14,619Fly, taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi
3h 44mRs 59,980–156,158
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 60000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Dambulla and Arugam Bay is 274 km. The road distance is 228.6 km.
The best way to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 29000.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Arugam Bay is 229 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Dambulla to Arugam Bay.
There are 335+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.
What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Kalmunai then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla to Arugam Bay in around 4h 15m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–55,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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