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How to get fromYala National Park to Mahiyanganaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yala National Park to Mahiyangana by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Tissamaharama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    Rs 9,891–13,238

  2. Drive 139.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kataragama to Mahiyanganacar car 139.4 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 6,233–9,003

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Mahiyanganataxi taxi 139.4 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 15,000–19,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Welimadabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Welimada to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    6h 11m
    Rs 10,880–14,165

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Map of how to get from Yala National Park to Mahiyangana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Yala National Park to Mahiyangana. However, you can walk to Kataragama, take the bus to Tissamaharama, take the bus to Ella, then take the taxi to Mahiyangana. Alternatively, you can drive from Kataragama to Mahiyangana in around 2h 31m.

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