There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Bentotatrain Maradana
5h 51mRs 2,564–6,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgamabus
7h 14mRs 1,273–1,660Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
6h 3mDrive 249.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Bentotacar 249.4 km
4h 19mRs 11,254–16,255Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Drive from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bentotacar
6h 23mRs 21,140–103,361
Anuradhapura to Bentota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Aluthgama via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Bentota via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Bentota is 267 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Bentota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Bentota is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Bentota via Mount Lavinia in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama via Kurunegala in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Mount Lavinia to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Bentota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Bentota is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Anuradhapura to Bentota.
There are 906+ hotels available in Bentota.