There are 4 ways to get from Kitulgala to Yala National Park by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kataragamabus
9h 56mRs 3,079–3,930Drive 203.3 km
- Drive from Kitulgala to Kataragamacar 203.3 km
3h 33mRs 9,170–13,245Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Kataragamataxi 203.3 km
3h 33mRs 22,000–27,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Galaboda to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
10h 57mRs 3,592–6,022
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitulgala to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kitulgala to Yala National Park is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitulgala to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Kataragama via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Kitulgala and Yala National Park is 236 km. The road distance is 203.3 km.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Kitulgala to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Kitulgala to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Kitulgala to Yala National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitulgala to Yala National Park is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Kitulgala to Yala National Park.
There are nine+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Kataragama via Watawala, Nuwara Eliya, and Kataragama in around 9h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galaboda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
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