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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Anuradhapura to Yala

Composite routes from Anuradhapura to Yala

Cheapest
6 h 30 min
Car
338 km.
from $18
Other
5 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
248 km.
from $602.54
13 h 1 min
Train, Bus
248 km.
from $23.54
12 h 19 min
Train, Taxi
246 km.
from $94.24
15 h
248 km.
from $24.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.89–$2.67
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$3.81
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.19

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.21
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.16–$3.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Yala is to train and bus which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Yala is to bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Anuradhapura to Yala?

The distance between Anuradhapura and Yala is 321 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Yala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 19m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Anuradhapura to Yala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Anuradhapura to Yala?

Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Yala is 337 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Anuradhapura to Yala.

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are 114+ hotels available in Yala. Prices start at $64.85 per night.
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