Best way to travel Ella to Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka 2026
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Best transport Ella to Arugam Bay (260km, 6-8 hours): bus + chauffeur. Options: (1) Train (scenic where available), (2) Chauffeur car (comfortable, USD 60-120), (3) Bus (cheap LKR 400-1500, slow), (4) PickMe/Uber (available in cities). Choose based on time vs comfort vs budget.
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Recommendation: for scenic routes take train, for efficiency book chauffeur, for budget try bus (with adjustment). Sri Lanka Southern Expressway makes some routes much faster.
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