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How to get fromJaffna to Yala National Parkby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Yala National Park by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    5h 49m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    18h 34m
    Rs 2,053–2,500

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 48m
    Rs 2,129–4,189

  4. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    15h 8m
    Rs 3,450–3,550

Jaffna to Yala National Park by train, foot, and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 486.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Jaffna to Kataragama via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 15h 8m.

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