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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Yalaby bus, plane, unknown, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Yala by bus, plane, unknown, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Walk from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Yalaunknown unknown
    4h 27m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Walk from Haputale to Yalaunknown unknown
    11h 13m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    3. Walk from Kataragama to Yalaunknown unknown
    12h 26m

  4. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    3. Walk from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Yalaunknown unknown
    5h 17m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    3. Walk from Kataragama to Yalaunknown unknown
    12h 48m

  6. Bus, travel via Anuradhapura

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    3. Walk from Kataragama to Yalaunknown unknown
    14h 29m

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,798Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Anuradhapura to Yala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Yala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Yala. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then travel to Yala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Yala via Polgahawela and Haputale in around 11h 13m.

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