Private Transfer
Tangalle → Yala
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
102 km
Duration
2 – 2.5 hours
Starting from
$51
Trip type
One-way
Tangalle to Yala Transfer
From Tangalle the A2 runs east through Hambantota's salt flats before turning inland to Tissamaharama and the Yala park entrance. The 102 km drive takes around 2 to 2.5 hours through flat southern coastal and dry-zone terrain.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
The A2 coastal road east through Hambantota then turns inland via Tissamaharama on the A2/B roads to the Yala park entrance. Roads are generally good; the final approach to Palatupana gate is narrow.
Scenery
Flat southern coastline with salt pans around Hambantota, lagoons, and dry scrub transitioning to the wildlife-rich bush at Yala.
★ Travel Tips
- Bundala National Park lies between Hambantota and Tissamaharama, worth a short stop for birdwatching, especially November to February.
- Book Yala safari jeeps in advance during peak season (December to April) as they sell out early.
- Yala gate closes at 6pm; plan arrival by 5pm at the latest.
$ Pricing Breakdown
Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra. Price per vehicle, not per person.
This is a standard estimate based on distance
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✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Door-to-door service
- Meet & greet (airports)
× Not included
- Toll charges
- Parking fees
- Waiting charges
- Driver accommodation (overnight trips)
Towns Along the Way
Your driver can stop at points of interest along the way, just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Tangalle to Yala transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $51 per vehicle (one-way). The rate is $0.5 per km with a minimum fare of $50. Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra.
How long is the Tangalle to Yala drive?+
Approximately 102 km — around 2 – 2.5 hours. Times vary with traffic and any stops.
Can I book a return trip?+
Yes. Return transfers are quoted separately. Mention your return date in the notes when enquiring.
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Tangalle → Yala
102 km · From $51
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Yala
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Yala.
0 kmYala National Park
Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife park in Hambantota District, with the highest recorded leopard density per unit area of any protected area in the world, plus elephants, sloth bears, and crocodiles.
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Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
A monastic rock temple over 2,100 years old inside the Yala buffer zone, with painted cave shrines and a 3m seated Buddha on a granite boulder 300m above the surrounding plains.
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