There are 4 ways to get from Panadura to Yala National Park by taxi, plane, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Panadura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 55mRs 33,874–142,478Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
8h 52mRs 1,543–1,900Drive 210.9 km
- Drive from Panadura to Kataragamacar 210.9 km
3h 19mRs 9,417–13,602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Kataragamataxi 210.9 km
3h 19mRs 23,000–28,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Yala National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Yala National Park is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Yala National Park. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Panadura and Yala National Park is 266 km. The road distance is 210.9 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Yala National Park without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Panadura to Yala National Park, including transfers.
Panadura to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Panadura to Yala National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Yala National Park is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Panadura to Yala National Park.
There are 408+ hotels available in Yala National Park.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–28,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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