There are 5 ways to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Kalutara Southtrain Beliatta
3h 14mRs 2,382–5,652Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Kalutarabus
3h 30mRs 4,119–6,618Drive 111 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Yala Junctioncar 111 km
1h 30mRs 4,894–7,069Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Yala Junctiontaxi 111 km
1h 30mRs 17,000–21,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Yala Junctiontaxi
1h 59mRs 38,209–123,520
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Yala Junction. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Yala Junction. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Mirissa and Yala Junction is 125 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction, including transfers.
Mirissa to Yala Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Mirissa to Yala Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Yala Junction is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Yala Junction, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polwathumodara to Kalutara South twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 183–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Weligama to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polwathumodara to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 183–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,368
- 2nd Class
- Rs 183
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,642
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–25,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mirissa to Yala Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Mirissa to Yala Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Yala Junction is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Mirissa to Yala Junction.
There are 420+ hotels available in Yala Junction.