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3 Ways to get from colombo airport to Arugam Bay
Want to know how to travel from colombo airport to Arugam Bay? In this travel blog post I will give you the details to help you get to Arugam Bay from colombo airport. The distance between colombo airport and Arugam Bay is 340 km. The journey from colombo airport to Arugam Bay can be done by taking Taxi, Bus.
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Getting from colombo airport to Arugam Bay by Bus
The 340 km distance between colombo airport and Arugam Bay can be easily done by Bus. You might have to carry your luggage from the dropping point, be prepared. Catch the Bus from Colombo Central Bus Station and get down at Pottuvil. The ticket costs 500 LKR for the distance travelled. It takes approx. 8-10 hours to reach Arugam Bay. When it comes to traveling by Bus, there are a few different options available. You can opt for a luxury night service, the ticket costs 1100 LKR for the distance travelled. Stretch your legs when Bus takes a break. The road is in poor condition. The Bus timing from the origin is 7:30pm, 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:30pm (govt. services); 10:15pm (private service from private bus stand), and while coming back the timing is 7.00pm (private), 8:30pm (private luxury bus with ac), 8:45pm (public bus), 9:30pm (public bus), 9:30pm (private luxury bus with ac). For details check out the website: https://www.busbooking.lk/.
For details check out the website: https://www.busbooking.lk/.
Getting from colombo airport to Arugam Bay by Taxi
You can easily get from colombo airport to Arugam Bay by Taxi. Taxi is one of the fastest way to travel to Arugam Bay. You will find the taxis for hire in the arrival area. Take the registered taxi rather than an unregistered one.
Getting from colombo airport to Arugam Bay via Fort Railway Station
Fort Railway Station is where you begin your trip to Arugam Bay. The whole trip uses a total of 7-8 hours.
Step one: First, you need to get to Fort Railway Station by bus. The bus originates from opposite airport entrance. The bus line you need to take is 87. The ticket will cost you 120 LKR. The total time needed to transportation is approx. 40-50 minutes. The total length of the trip is 30 km. The bus has full ac. The bus is quick as it uses the expressway.
Step two: Then, hop on to train to get to Badulla. The ticket costs 550 LKR for the journey. It is also the most scenic way to travel the distance.
Step three: Then, board the public bus, which you need to deboard at Monoragala.
Step four: Then, you need to get to Arugam Bay by bus.