What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yala?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yala is to taxi and fly and drive and train which costs ฿4500 - ฿8000 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Yala?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Yala is to taxi and fly and drive and train which takes 11h 5m and costs ฿4500 - ฿8000.

How far is it from Kandy to Yala?

The distance between Kandy and Yala is 2588 km.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Yala?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Kandy to Yala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kandy and Yala?

Yala is 1h 30m ahead of Kandy. It is currently 12:53 AM in Kandy and 2:23 AM in Yala.

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are seven+ hotels available in Yala.

Kandy to Yala - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Yala by taxi, plane, car, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Narathiwat Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)CMB - NAW
3. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Rue So
11h 54m
฿6,525–19,562
Taxi, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)CMB - KBR
3. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolok
4. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yala
11h 5m
฿4,538–7,792
Taxi, fly to Hat Yai, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)CMB - HDY
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yala
11h 30m
฿4,628–14,102
Taxi, fly to Alor Setar, tram, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)CMB - AOR
3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besar
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yala
13h 16m
฿5,209–15,733

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

10Weekly Planes

9hAverage Duration

฿5,918Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,588.1 km
Duration: 11h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Yala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Narathiwat Airport (NAW), take the taxi to Rue So, then take the line 38 train to Yala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), drive to Sungai Kolok, then take the train to Yala.

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