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How to get fromKitulgala to Wilpattu National Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kitulgala to Wilpattu National Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Galaboda to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    Rs 12,442–18,822

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nawata to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 57
    3. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    11h 42m
    Rs 9,851–12,406

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Polgahawelataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thambuttegama to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    Rs 13,348–17,720

  4. Drive 248.2 km

    1. Drive from Kitulgala to Wilpattu National Parkcar car 248.2 km
    6h 5m
    Rs 11,136–16,085

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi 248.2 km
    6h 5m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Warakapolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 23m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kitulgala to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Galaboda, take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Thalawa, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nawata, take the bus to Colombo, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park.

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