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How to get fromKataragama to Yalaby car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Yala by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Kataragama to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CMB - KBR
    3. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar car
    4. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yalatrain train
    13h 28m
    ฿8,255–24,672

  2. Fly Weerawila International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane WRZ - KBR
    2. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yalatrain train
    23h 30m
    ฿5,824–18,392

  3. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CMB - HDY
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    14h 10m
    ฿9,635–24,462

  4. Fly Weerawila International Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane WRZ - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    24h 27m
    ฿7,204–18,182

  5. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CMB - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    17h 22m
    ฿7,860–23,662

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,863.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Yala, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kataragama to Yala. However, you can drive to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), drive to Sungai Kolok, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can drive to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, 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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