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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Kanakarayankulam

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h 15m

  2. Drive 369.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Arugam Baycar car 369.3 km
    7h 9m
    Rs 16,527–23,873

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    11h 17m
    Rs 36,823–47,828

  4. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    5. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    8h 37m

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    Rs 27,027–33,313

  6. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Wellawattatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    17h 59m
    Rs 21,023–27,828

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,870Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Maho, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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