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How to get fromColombo to Yalaby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Yala by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Walk from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Yalaunknown unknown
    2h 36m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    2. Walk from Beliatta to Yalaunknown unknown
    5h 40m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    2. Walk from Kataragama to Yalaunknown unknown
    8h 25m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,430Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo to Yala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Yala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then travel to Yala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Station to Yala via Beliatta in around 5h 40m.

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