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How to get fromColombo to Yalaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Yala by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Narathiwat Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane CMB - NAW
    2. Take the train from Tanyongmat to Yalatrain train
    14h 12m
    ฿9,358–23,523

  2. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CMB - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    12h 58m
    ฿8,178–23,468

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CMB - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    10h 6m
    ฿9,003–23,033

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,543.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Yala, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Yala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Narathiwat Airport (NAW), take the taxi to Tanyongmat, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Kim Yong Market, walk to Hat Yai, then take the train to Yala.

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