There are 6 ways to get from Maho to Arugam Bay by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 25mRs 33,358–42,094Drive 295.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Maho to Arugam Baycar 295.8 km
5h 18mRs 13,340–19,269Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Maho to Dambullataxi
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 34mRs 26,389–32,587Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Maho to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi
4h 40mRs 77,547–193,738Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
7h 53mRs 24,658–31,594Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Horiwilatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 33mRs 60,521–149,494
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maho to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maho to Arugam Bay is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 200000.
The distance between Maho and Arugam Bay is 324 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.
The best way to get from Maho to Arugam Bay without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 43000.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Maho to Arugam Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Maho to Arugam Bay is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Maho to Arugam Bay.
There are 449+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.
What companies run services between Maho, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Maho to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the train to Batticaloa then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho Junction to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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