There are 4 ways to get from Kataragama to Yala Junction by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT)plane WRZ - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara Southtrain
5h 6mRs 17,398–104,243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
9h 51mRs 3,030–3,518Drive 191.1 km
- Drive from Kataragama to Yala Junctioncar 191.1 km
3h 15mRs 8,407–12,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Yala Junctiontaxi 191.1 km
3h 15mRs 21,000–25,000
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Yala Junction is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Yala Junction is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Yala Junction. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Malagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Kataragama and Yala Junction is 240 km. The road distance is 191.1 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Yala Junction without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Kataragama to Yala Junction, including transfers.
Kataragama to Yala Junction bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama to Yala Junction bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Yala Junction is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kataragama to Yala Junction.
There are 417+ hotels available in Yala Junction.
What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Yala Junction, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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