There are 8 ways to get from Batticaloa to Bentota by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Aluthgamabus
8h 5mRs 3,365–3,939Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgamabus
9h 51mRs 2,229–4,380Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
9h 29mRs 2,579–6,175Drive 347.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Bentotacar 347.2 km
5h 59mRs 15,612–22,551Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala, train
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bentotatrain
6h 50mRs 25,289–112,187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
8h 8mRs 3,580–5,727Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Drive from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bentotacar
7h 50mRs 22,143–111,099Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala, train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bentotatrain
9h 8mRs 15,343–101,999
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 drive which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
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 377 km. The road distance is 347.2 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 8h 5m 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 Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- 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 Habaraduwa to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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 Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Habaraduwa to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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
- 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
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Batticaloa to Bentota.
There are 895+ hotels available in Bentota.







