How much is a taxi from Tissamaharama to Arugam Bay?
The 140 km ride from Tissamaharama over to Arugam Bay is usually about 3 hours if you go directly by private cab, and the price is around $50–$70, or LKR 15,000–21,000. If you choose group transit vans, it often ends up being $15–$22 per passenger, while public transport tends to take roughly 4.5 hours, with a fare in the LKR 600–1,100 range.
Cost and Travel Options
- Local Public Transport:
- Cost: LKR 600 – 1,100
- Time: 4 – 5 hours
- Details: Budget-friendly local SLTB and private buses depart from Tissa, requiring a transfer via Wellawaya.
- Shared Van Transit:
- Cost: $15 – $22 (per seat)
- Time: 3.5 – 4 hours
- Details: Pre-booked shared shuttle departing from Yala National Park base areas towards the eastern surf beaches.
- Pax: 1 to 8 passengers
- Direct Private Cab:
- Cost: $50 – $70 (LKR 15,000 – 21,000)
- Time: 2.5 – 3 hours
- Details: Dedicated AC vehicle picking you up from your Tissa hotel and dropping you right at your Arugam Bay resort.
- Pax: 1 to 4 passengers
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