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How to get fromNilaveli to Arugam Bayby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    Rs 35,806–46,662

  2. Drive 257.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nilaveli to Arugam Baycar car 257.4 km
    4h 36m
    Rs 11,554–16,689

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    Rs 24,971–33,062

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    Rs 60,456–150,762

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    Rs 27,106–36,162

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,905Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nilaveli to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Trincomalee, take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Trincomalee, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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