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How to get fromDambulla to Arugam Bayby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus Wellawatta
    2. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    Rs 23,132–28,689

  2. Drive  228.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dambulla to Arugam Baycar car 228.6 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 10,078–14,558

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    Rs 59,980–156,158

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,350Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dambulla to Arugam Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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.

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