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How to get fromColombo to Wilpattu National Parkby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Wilpattu National Park by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 15m

  2. Bus, taxi via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    Rs 8,227–10,291

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thambuttegamatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Thambuttegama to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    Rs 10,329–14,051

  4. Drive 253.8 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Wilpattu National Parkcar car 253.8 km
    5h 36m
    Rs 11,446–16,533

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    Rs 37,975–149,607

  6. Train, taxi via Talawa

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thalawatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    Rs 9,839–14,066

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,921Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the bus to Anuradhapura then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thambuttegama then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park.

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