What is the cheapest way to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 25000 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay?

The fastest way to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 85000 - Rs. 210000.

How far is it from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay?

The distance between Kalpitiya and Arugam Bay is 429 km. The road distance is 374.7 km.

How do I travel from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 21m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 49000.

How long does it take to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay is 375 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay.

Where can I stay near Arugam Bay?

There are 449+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.

Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Arugam Bay by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Mahotaxi
2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi
8h 21m
Rs 38,653–48,427
Drive 374.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Arugam Baycar 374.7 km
6h 46m
Rs 16,903–24,416
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi
2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
5. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
11h 1m
Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport
1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi
5h 5m
Rs 86,767–204,633
Taxi, bus via Colombo
1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi
2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Wellawattabus
3. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
4. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi
13h 35m
Taxi, fly to Weerawila International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 31m
Rs 99,767–219,633

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

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1h 7mAverage Duration

Rs 16,436Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

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

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