There are 3 ways to get from Bentota to Yala National Park by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 34mRs 1,570–1,935Drive 197.7 km
- Drive from Bentota to Kataragamacar 197.7 km
2h 34mRs 8,870–12,812Train, bus
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 50mRs 1,971–3,744
Bentota to Yala National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Yala National Park is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Bentota and Yala National Park is 292 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Bentota to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Bentota to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Yala National Park is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Bentota to Yala National Park.
There are 403+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Kataragama via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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 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
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