Private Transfer
Udawalawe → Yala
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
115 km
Duration
2.5 – 3 hours
Starting from
$58
Trip type
One-way
Udawalawe to Yala Transfer
The 115 km drive from Udawalawe to Yala takes 2.5 to 3 hours, looping southeast through Hambantota and Tissamaharama on rural dry-zone roads. It links two of Sri Lanka's top wildlife destinations in a single day.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
The route heads southeast from Udawalawe through Thanamalvila and Hambantota before turning inland to Tissamaharama and the Yala park entrance. Roads are mostly single-lane rural roads in fair condition; the Hambantota stretch is better quality.
Scenery
Dry-zone scrub, paddy fields, and occasional tanks (reservoirs) characterise the landscape. Wild elephants sometimes cross the road between Thanamalvila and Hambantota at dawn or dusk.
★ Travel Tips
- Drive this route in daylight, elephant crossings are common and visibility is poor at night
- Fuel up in Hambantota; Tissamaharama has limited stations near the park
- Book Yala safari jeeps in advance, especially July to September peak season
$ 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 Udawalawe to Yala transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $58 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 Udawalawe to Yala drive?+
Approximately 115 km — around 2.5 – 3 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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Udawalawe → Yala
115 km · From $58
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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