There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
5h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliyatrain Colombo
5h 23mRs 2,422–5,896Drive 135.1 km
- Drive from Bentota to Kakkapalliyacar 135.1 km
2h 17mRs 6,108–8,823Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Kakkapalliyataxi 135.1 km
2h 17mRs 38,000–46,000
Bentota to Chilaw Lake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kakkapalliya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Bentota and Chilaw Lake is 153 km. The road distance is 135.1 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake, including transfers.
Bentota to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Chilaw Lake is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Kakkapalliya via Colombo, Technical Junction, Chilaw, and Chilaw in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Kakkapalliya via Colombo Fort in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Bentota to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Bentota to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Chilaw Lake is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bentota to Chilaw Lake.
There are 65+ hotels available in Chilaw Lake.