Wants to get from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay?
Arugam Bay is a very well-known city. The city is known for its cosy vibes and also for its beautiful beaches and surfing points. Tourists and most of the people from all over the world go there for surfing and not only beaches but their tasty foods and restaurants are worth trying.
The most hectic seasons in Arugam Bay are July till August because the waves are high. Most of the tourists visit this season apart from this season there is still very beautiful weather but less crowded so it’s up to you if want to relax in quiet so you can go on other seasons.
The best places to visit in Arugam Bay are Whiskey Point, Semanikulam Lake, Muhudu Maha Viharaya, kumana National Park, Arugam Bay beaches and if you love sunset Elephant Rock is the best place.
From Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay is a long journey and seems a bit difficult to travel with kids or elders but there are a few ways to get from Colombo Airport to Arugam easily. The earliest way to reach Arugam Bay is to take a plane other than that you can also take a private car, bus, taxi, or train.
Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay by Taxi
If you have children or an older person or even if you want to go restfully without interacting with a crowd and enjoy yourself taxi is a great option to choose. You can easily travel by taxi also escape the crowd and maintain your privacy. For travel by taxi, you can take a bus from Katunayake Airport bus station to Kataragama and then take a taxi from Kataragama to Arugam Bay.
Taxi Details
The complete interspace between Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay is (323km) and the interspace between Kataragama to Arugam Bay is (135.7 km) by taxi. Taxi can take 8 hours and 49 minutes to reach Colombo airport to Arugam Bay. The charges for a taxi are approximately $130-160.
Contact Ceylon Empire Travels to book taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay.
Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay by Train
Travelling by train from Colombo airport to Arugam is great because it would be a different experience you will interact with other tourists and get to know about a different place. Also, it is good for people who have heavy suitcases. The duration of the train is around 8 hours 29 minutes to reach Elle and after that, you have to take a taxi to end up at your destination.
Train Details
There is no straight way to get from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay. To take a train, first, you have to take a bus from Katunayake Airport bus station to Colombo Bastian Mathawa bus terminal and walk for (790) meters to the Fort station and then take a train that will drop you at Elle and then take a taxi from Elle to Arugam bay. The train is operated by Sri Lanka Railways.
Train Route
The train departs from the Fort station. So First, you have to go to the fort station and catch a train that will leave you at Elle and then you have to take a taxi from Elle to Arugam Bay. It is better to book your tickets in advance.
Train Rates
The cost of the train is approximately $1-5.
Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay by bus
If you decide to travel by bus this would be a great idea because it is very beneficial for your budget. The bus is a little cheaper and economical compared to the train or plane. You can end up with some extra cash and make your tour a bit more luxurious. The duration of the bus will be around 5 hours and 43 minutes to reach Kataragama and then you have to take a taxi to reach Arugam Bay.
Bus Details
The bus service is operated by the National Transport Commission. The bus service departs from Katunayake Airport bus station and arrives at Kataragama.
Bus Routes
You can catch a bus from Katunayake Airport bus station that will drop you at Kataragama then you have to take a taxi from Kataragama to Arugam Bay.
Bus Rates
The cost of the bus is around $2-4.
Editorial Staff at Ceylon Empire Travels are Specialist in Sri Lanka Travel.
