There are 3 ways to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 25mRs 26,205–133,415Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
8h 12mRs 3,495–4,094Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Kataragamacar 222.6 km
3h 32mRs 9,964–14,392
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4100 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kataragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Yala National Park is 238 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Yala National Park is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4100 and takes 8h 12m.
Kelaniya to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Yala National Park is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kelaniya to Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- 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
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