What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Yala?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Yala is to taxi and fly and drive and train which costs ฿11000 - ฿29000 and takes 11h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Yala?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Yala is to taxi and fly and drive and train which takes 11h 13m and costs ฿11000 - ฿29000.

How far is it from Matara to Yala?

The distance between Matara and Yala is 2666 km.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Yala?

It takes approximately 15h 34m to get from Matara to Yala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Matara and Yala?

Yala is 1h 30m ahead of Matara. It is currently 11:58 AM in Matara and 1:28 PM in Yala.

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are 13+ hotels available in Yala.

Matara to Yala - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Yala by taxi, plane, car, or train

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Taxi, fly to Narathiwat Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CMB - NAW
3. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Rue Sotaxi
15h 34m
฿21,484–49,400
Taxi, fly to Alor Setar, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane CMB - AOR
3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
14h 43m
฿11,602–28,363
Taxi, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane CMB - KBR
3. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar
4. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yalatrain
11h 13m
฿11,718–28,080
Taxi, fly to Hat Yai, train
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CMB - HDY
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
11h 31m
฿13,088–28,860

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights

11Weekly Planes

12h 40mAverage Duration

฿16,272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,665.8 km
Duration: 15h 34m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Yala, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Yala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Narathiwat Airport (NAW), take the taxi to Rue So, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), drive to Sungai Kolok, then take the train to Yala.

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