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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    9h 38m

  2. Drive 476.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jaffna to Arugam Baycar car 476.6 km
    8h 22m
    Rs 21,544–31,119

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    11h 47m
    Rs 34,666–45,255

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    8h

  5. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    12h 35m
    Rs 23,920–30,024

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,883Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 522.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

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

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