About Yala City
Yala city is a charming and peaceful destination nestled in the East Coast of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Yala is home to beautiful sandy beaches, lush green forests, and sparkling lakes. The temperature in Yala is quite warm and sunny all year round, with occasional rains and thunderstorms during the monsoon season. Yala City has a population of approximately 45,000 people, who are mainly engaged in agricultural activities. The city is also famous for its rich cultural heritage, with several ancient monuments and temples that attract tourists from around the world.
Important Routes to Yala
The following are the important routes to Yala:
- Colombo to Yala: If you're traveling from Colombo to Yala, the distance is approximately 300 km, which takes around 7 hours to cover by bus. You can find several buses plying between Yala and Colombo throughout the day, with ticket prices ranging from 700 to 1200 LKR.
- Kandy to Yala: If you're traveling from Kandy to Yala, the distance is approximately 225 km, which takes around 5 hours by bus. Buses from Kandy to Yala are available throughout the day, with ticket prices ranging from 500 to 800 LKR.
Bus Boarding Points in Yala
If you're planning to travel by bus from Yala, you can board the bus from the following points:
- Yala Bus Station
- Tissamaharama Bus Station
- Kataragama Bus Station
Important Routes from Yala
The following are the important routes from Yala:
- Yala to Colombo: The distance between Yala and Colombo is about 300 km, and the journey takes approximately 7 hours. You can find buses leaving Yala for Colombo every few hours, with ticket prices ranging from 700 to 1200 LKR.
- Yala to Kandy: The distance between Yala and Kandy is around 225 km, and the journey takes approximately 5 hours. Buses from Yala to Kandy depart regularly throughout the day, with ticket prices ranging from 500 to 800 LKR.
FAQs
Do I need an account on redBus.com website to book a bus ticket online?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. However, we recommend that you create an account on redBus so that you can book a bus ticket next time even faster. In addition to this, you can also avail redBus discounts and offers on bus tickets by creating an account.
An M-ticket is an SMS that is sent to your registered mobile number after you successfully book a bus ticket online with redBus. This M-ticket can be the virtual replacement of your printed bus ticket. The M-ticket includes your bus ticket details such as bus timing, pick-up and drop-off locations, vehicle number, PNR etc. An M-ticket is an eco-friendly step by redBus to reduce the number of paper tickets and ensure passengers’ safety from any communicable disease.
Is it safe to use my credit card or debit card for payment while booking a ticket to and from Yala?
Yes, you have nothing to worry about paying for tickets through debit card or card with redBus. reBus has taken care of all the safety measures when it comes to payment gateways. redBus website is completely secure, and with 180 million satisfied customers, there has never been an issue with card payments.
How do I get in touch with the customer care department of redBus.com?
There are different customer care contact numbers for different countries. You can just go to the redBus website, choose the country you would like to book bus tickets for, and see the customer care number at the top. Also, you can simply drop an email to the redBus support on the given email address.
How do I book my bus tickets at Yala?
You can book a bus ticket to Yala simply by visiting the redBus website, selecting the country, and filling up the details of your source and destination cities. redBus website is user-friendly, and with the help of easy-to-follow steps, you can book bus tickets to Yala within a few minutes.
Where would be my pick-up point?
You can check the details of your pick-up and drop-off points on your ticket. The details of your pick-up location would be sent to you via M-ticket. Also, while looking for bus tickets on redBus.com, your pick-up and drop-off locations are mentioned below the schedule.