There are 4 ways to get from Ambewela to Yala National Park by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Kataragamabus
6h 14mRs 3,610–4,462Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ambewela to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
7h 34mRs 2,062–4,080Drive 134.2 km
- Drive from Ambewela to Kataragamacar 134.2 km
2h 35mRs 6,027–8,705Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambewela to Kataragamataxi 134.2 km
2h 35mRs 14,000–18,000
Ambewela to Yala National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambewela to Yala National Park is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ambewela to Yala National Park is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambewela to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kataragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Ambewela and Yala National Park is 160 km. The road distance is 134.2 km.
The best way to get from Ambewela to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Ambewela to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Ambewela to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Welimada station.
Ambewela to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambewela to Yala National Park is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ambewela to Yala National Park.
There are nine+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Ambewela, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Welimada to Kataragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Welimada to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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