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How to get fromMelbourne to Arugam Bayby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MEL - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    18h 13m
    Rs 159,595–366,595

  2. Fly to Hatton, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 25m
    Rs 111,095–300,595

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MEL - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    20h 39m
    Rs 152,595–351,595

  4. Fly to Kandy, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 15m
    Rs 115,595–300,595

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    23h 59m
    Rs 130,545–316,395

  6. Fly to Koggala, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Drive from Koggala (KCT) to Arugam Baycar car
    22h 9m
    Rs 118,595–314,595

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRs 120,603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,390.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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