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How to get fromDehiwala to Arugam Bayby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    Rs 60,218–173,257

  2. Drive 303 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dehiwala to Arugam Baycar car 303 km
    4h 50m
    Rs 13,670–19,745

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    Rs 34,477–45,130

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h 3m
    Rs 18,669–24,718

  5. Taxi, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    Rs 73,218–188,257

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 362.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dehiwala to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maradana, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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