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

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There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee 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 21m
    Rs 34,430–44,907

  2. Drive  249.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Arugam Baycar car 249.1 km
    4h 25m
    Rs 11,225–16,214

  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 15m
    Rs 23,484–31,272

  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 31m
    Rs 60,095–154,029

  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
    8h 49m
    Rs 25,730–34,407

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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.

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