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

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There are 3 ways to get from Yala National Park to Matara by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Tissamaharamabus bus 32
    2. Take the taxi from Tissamaharama to Tangalletaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Tangalle to Matarabus bus
    3h 23m
    Rs 20,891–27,138

  2. Drive 117.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kataragama to Mataracar car 117.4 km
    1h 30m
    Rs 5,306–7,664

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Matarataxi taxi 117.4 km
    1h 30m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Yala National Park to Matara. However, you can walk to Kataragama, take the bus to Tissamaharama, take the taxi to Tangalle, then take the bus to Matara. Alternatively, you can drive from Kataragama to Matara in around 1h 30m.

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