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

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

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

    best
    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
    ฿9,642–24,472

  2. Fly Weerawila International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane WRZ - 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
    26h 36m
    ฿5,144–15,555

  3. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    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. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    16h 34m
    ฿7,782–22,832

  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
    ฿6,204–17,195

  5. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram, 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 tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    18h 47m
    ฿7,617–24,725

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,480Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,619.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 10m

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 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. Alternatively, you can drive to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Taman Seri Pengkalan Chepa, take the bus to Stesen Bas Kota Bharu, take the bus to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang, then take the bus to Yala.

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