Scenery on the drive from Mirissa to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Mirissa to Yala National Park private transfer

South coast beach town to Sri Lanka's most famous safari park, timed so you make an afternoon game drive.

~130 km ~2.5 h Fixed all-in price

Mirissa to Yala National Park at a glance

Distance	~130 km (estimate)
Drive time	~2.5 h without stops
Main road	Southern Expressway, then A2 via Tissamaharama
Recommended vehicle	Car (1-3) · Van (4-7)
Price	Fixed all-in quote — vehicle, fuel, driver and tolls

What the Mirissa to Yala National Park drive is like

An easy coastal run past Tangalle and Hambantota on wide, quiet roads. We can collect you straight from the whale-watching jetty.

Stops travellers add

Tangalle beach lunch
Hambantota salt pans
Kataragama temple

Which vehicle for this route?

Car — 1-3 passengers, 2 large suitcases
SUV — 1-4 passengers, 3 large suitcases
Van — 4-7 passengers, 6-7 large suitcases
Bus — 8-30+ passengers, One case per seat

Tell us your group size and we'll recommend one.

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Mirissa to Yala National Park FAQs

Allow around 2.5 hours for the 130 km between Mirissa and Yala National Park. Traffic, weather and any sightseeing stops you add can move that by an hour either way.

We quote one fixed, all-in price covering the vehicle, fuel and driver. Send your date, group size and preferred vehicle on WhatsApp and you will usually have the Yala National Park price within the hour.

Yes. Travellers on this route often add Tangalle beach lunch and Hambantota salt pans. Mention the stops when you request a quote so the extra time is priced in.

A car covers one to three travellers, an SUV suits families of four, a van fits four to seven with luggage and a minibus or coach handles eight or more. We will recommend one once we know your group size.