There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Bentota by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Bentotataxi
2h 26mRs 39,329–123,389Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgamabus
9h 51mRs 2,229–4,380Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Aluthgamabus
8h 5mRs 3,365–3,939Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
9h 29mRs 2,579–6,175Drive 347.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Bentotacar 347.8 km
5h 59mRs 15,296–22,094
Batticaloa to Bentota by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Bentota is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Bentota is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Aluthgama via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Bentota is 301 km. The road distance is 347.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Batticaloa to Bentota, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Bentota bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bentota is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Aluthgama via Dambulla in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Bentota via Maradana in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Getting around the Cyclades, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Bentota bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Bentota is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Batticaloa to Bentota.
Book your Batticaloa to Bentota train tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 866+ hotels available in Bentota.