Cheapest way to travel Ella to Arugam Bay backpacker
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Cheapest Ella to Arugam Bay: bus LKR 400-1500. Types: (1) Semi-luxury (AC, reserved seats) LKR 800-2000. (2) Normal (no AC, hop on) LKR 300-1000. (3) Express (fewer stops) LKR 500-1500. Buy tickets at bus station or from conductor.
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Bus tips: arrive early for seats, watch belongings, wear ear plugs (music loud), bring water/snacks. Overnight buses save accommodation cost but limit sleep. Not for tight schedules — delays common.
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