What is the cheapest way to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya?

The cheapest way to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 39000 and takes 14h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya?

The fastest way to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 49000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya?

The distance between Yala National Park and Kalpitiya is 345 km.

How do I travel from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya without a car?

The best way to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kalpitiya?

There are 120+ hotels available in Kalpitiya.

Yala National Park to Kalpitiya - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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

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Fly from Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kalpitiyataxi
4h 31m
Rs 49,091–132,338
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Tissamaharama to Beliattataxi
2. Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain
3. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain
4. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi
14h 18m
Rs 27,931–39,038
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi
12h 15m
Taxi to Koggala, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Koggala (KCT)taxi
2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kalpitiyataxi
4h 46m
Rs 87,098–177,388

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

14Weekly Planes

32 minAverage Duration

Rs 11,222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.4 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Yala National Park to Kalpitiya. However, you can walk to Kataragama, take the bus to Tissamaharama, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can walk to Kataragama, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Pettah, take the bus to Puttalam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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