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How to get fromNuwaraeliya Colony to Yala National Parkby taxi, bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Yala National Park by taxi, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    6h 26m

  2. Taxi, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Colombo Forttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 51m
    Rs 4,273–6,778

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 43m
    Rs 5,549–6,074

  4. Taxi, train, train to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    4. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    10h 43m
    Rs 19,123–104,228

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,785Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Yala National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Kataragama. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kataragama, then walk to Kataragama.

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