How to Travel from

Galle to Jetwing Yala

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Sri Lanka Galle Jetwing Yala

Cheapest

By car (165 km)

2 h 17 min

165 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

2 h 17 min

165 km.

from $6.28

Train, Bus

11 h 46 min

132 km.

from $29.15

Bus

12 h 48 min

132 km.

from $27.24

Train, Taxi

3 h 12 min

132 km.

from $158.65

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:

$241.37–$355.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Galle to Fort

Ave. Duration:

2h 38m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$0.76–$7.03

Train from Galle to Beliatta

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$0.51–$1.46

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.67–$4.70

Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.08–$1.91

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 12h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

The fastest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $228.26 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

The distance between Galle and Jetwing Yala is 153 km. The road distance is 166 km.

How do I travel from Galle to Jetwing Yala without a car?

The best way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $15.22 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

The best way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $228.26 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 12h 48m. There are no good options to train between Galle to Jetwing Yala.

Can I drive from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Jetwing Yala is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Galle to Jetwing Yala.

Where can I stay near Jetwing Yala?

There are 360+ hotels available in Jetwing Yala. Prices start at $64.85 per night.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, three of which are now open to the public. There are also two adjoining parks, Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' and Lunugamvehera National Park. The blocks have individual names, such as Palatupana (Block 1). It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, in the Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, along with Wilpattu, designated in 1938, as the first two designated national parks in Sri Lanka. The park is best known for its variety of wildlife and is important conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

Great Basses Reef Lighthouse

Great Basses Reef Lighthouse is an offshore lighthouse in the south of Sri Lanka, operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located on a reef 13 km off the coast of Yala National Park, near Little Basses Reef Lighthouse. It is accessible only by boat. The two Basses lighthouses, 'Great' and 'Little', are among the most famous offshore lighthouses of Asia.

Bundala National Park

Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993. In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 245 kilometres (152 mi) southeast of Colombo.

Five ways to Travel from Galle to Jetwing Yala

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

How far is it from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

How do I travel from Galle to Jetwing Yala without a car?

How long does it take to get from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

Can I drive from Galle to Jetwing Yala?

Where can I stay near Jetwing Yala?