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How to get fromWalpola to Arugam Bayby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Walpola to Arugam Bay by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via Passara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Makabura to Passarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Passara to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    Rs 32,669–40,310

  2. Drive 243.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walpola to Arugam Baycar car 243.4 km
    3h 41m
    Rs 10,979–15,858

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    Rs 20,326–24,972

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Matara to Dehiwalatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    14h 56m
    Rs 18,840–27,809

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 469.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Walpola to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the bus to Makumbura, take the bus to Passara, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Walpola to Arugam Bay in around 3h 41m.

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