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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Yala

Composite routes from Colombo to Yala

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
283 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$293.48
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$597.83

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.79–$7.15
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.71–$6.64

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.91
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Yala?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Yala is to bus which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Yala?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Yala is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

How far is it from Colombo to Yala?

The distance between Colombo and Yala is 299 km. The road distance is 284 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Yala without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Yala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Yala?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Colombo to Yala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colombo to Yala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Yala is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Colombo to Yala.

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are 114+ hotels available in Yala. Prices start at $64.38 per night.
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