How much is a taxi from Arugam Bay to Kandy?

A private taxi for that 220 km run from Arugam Bay over to Kandy usually comes to about $85-$110 (LKR 26,000-34,000), and it takes roughly 5 to 5.5 hours. If you go by shared tourist shuttles, you are looking at $25-$35 per person, while the cheaper public buses run around LKR 1,100-1,800, and they may take 7-8.5 hours.

Cost and Travel Options

• Public Bus:
  • Cost: LKR 1,100 – 1,800
  • Time: 7 – 8.5 hours
  • Details: Scenic bus route connecting via Mahiyangana or Monaragala and passing through the famous 18 Hairpin Bends road.
• Shared Tourist Shuttle:
  • Cost: $25 – $35 (per seat)
  • Time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
  • Details: Scheduled AC minivan transfer offering convenient transit between the eastern coast and the hill capital.
  • Pax: 1 to 8 passengers
• Private Taxi/Car:
  • Cost: $85 – $110 (LKR 26,000 – 34,000)
  • Time: 5 – 5.5 hours
  • Details: Direct private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible sightseeing stops along the hill-country route.
  • Pax: 1 to 4 passengers

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