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How to get fromRatnapura to Arugam Bayby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ratnapura to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    Rs 39,854–48,573

  2. Drive 224 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ratnapura to Arugam Baycar car 224 km
    3h 33m
    Rs 10,057–14,527

  3. Bus, taxi via Passara

    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Passarabus bus Colombo-Passara
    2. Take the taxi from Passara to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    Rs 32,260–39,620

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 242.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Arugam Bay in around 3h 33m.

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