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

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

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  1. Train, taxi via Batticaloa

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    Rs 33,379–42,179

  2. Drive 257.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Arugam Baycar car 257.3 km
    4h 39m
    Rs 11,501–16,612

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    Rs 23,930–29,799

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    Rs 65,780–189,831

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    Rs 24,679–31,679

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Demodaratrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Demodara to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h
    Rs 39,359–49,096

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

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

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