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How to get fromNegombo to Yalaby plane, train, car, or tram

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

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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
    13h 58m
    ฿15,736–44,788

  2. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CMB - KBR
    2. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yalatrain train
    9h 22m
    ฿7,041–22,568

  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
    9h 49m
    ฿7,381–22,298

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CMB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    11h 47m
    ฿7,510–23,488

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,521.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Negombo 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 Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), drive to Sungai Kolok, then take the train to Yala.

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