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How to get fromMatara Bus Station to Arugam Bayby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matara Bus Station to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Passara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Makabura to Passarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Passara to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    Rs 32,669–40,310

  2. Drive 245.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matara Bus Station to Arugam Baycar car 245.2 km
    3h 39m
    Rs 11,074–15,996

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    Rs 20,326–24,972

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    14h 14m
    Rs 17,938–23,052

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 469.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Matara Bus Station, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matara Bus Station to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Makumbura, take the bus to Passara, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara Bus Station to Arugam Bay in around 3h 39m.

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