There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 27mRs 1,992–3,775Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 19mRs 1,062–1,961Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Kataragamacar 176.6 km
2h 18mRs 7,884–11,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Kataragamataxi 176.6 km
2h 18mRs 27,000–33,000
Ambalangoda to Yala National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 2000 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Yala National Park is 315 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 27m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Yala National Park is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Ambalangoda to Yala National Park.
There are 408+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kataragama in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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