There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park by plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
1h 4mRs 14,229–93,989Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 26mRs 3,130–3,677Train, bus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the bus from Gampola to Kataragamabus
18h 53mRs 3,479–7,380
Batticaloa to Yala National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Yala National Park is 198 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 14h 26m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yala National Park is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 26m.
Batticaloa to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
There are nine+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Gampola to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
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