There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Arugam Baytaxi
7h 21mRs 34,430–44,907Drive 249.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Trincomalee to Arugam Baycar 249.1 km
4h 25mRs 11,296–16,316Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
9h 15mRs 23,484–31,272Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi
6h 31mRs 59,095–149,029Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi
8h 49mRs 25,730–34,407
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is 307 km. The road distance is 249.1 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 45000.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Arugam Bay is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay.
There are 445+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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