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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Arugam Bay by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    21h 49m
    Rs 152,528–311,528

  2. Fly to Kandy, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 45m
    Rs 115,528–270,528

  3. Fly to Hatton, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 55m
    Rs 116,028–260,528

  4. 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
    24h 59m
    Rs 130,478–286,328

  5. 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 39m
    Rs 118,528–274,528

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration22h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRs 102,368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,361.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 49m

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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), 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 Kandy (KDW), then drive to Arugam Bay.

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