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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Yalaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Yala by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Narathiwat Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane CMB - NAW
    2. Take the train from Tanyongmat to Yalatrain train
    13h 46m
    ฿8,767–22,430

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CMB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    12h 51m
    ฿6,811–21,876

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CMB - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    9h 40m
    ฿8,377–21,896

  4. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CMB - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    12h 32m
    ฿7,412–21,484

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, Mini Bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CMB - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus bus
    3. Take the train from Phatthalung to Yalatrain train
    16h 30m
    ฿8,353–20,552

  6. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, Minivan

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane CMB - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Pasir Masbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    18h 2m
    ฿9,549–25,839

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,510.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Yala, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Yala. However, you can fly to Narathiwat Airport (NAW), take the taxi to Tanyongmat, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Kim Yong Market, walk to Hat Yai, then take the train to Yala.

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