There are 5 ways to get from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, train, 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 Polonnaruwa to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
5h 3mRs 25,414–31,081Drive 238.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Baycar 238.1 km
4h 24mRs 10,667–15,407Train, taxi
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi
5h 9mRs 33,711–42,604Fly, 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
4h 13mRs 59,176–147,571Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 37mRs 25,011–32,104
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Kaudulla National Park and Arugam Bay is 246 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 32000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay is 238 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay.
There are 453+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.
What companies run services between Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kaudulla National Park to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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