There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Galle Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bentota to Galletrain Maradana
1h 4mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Gallebus
1h 19mRs 800–1,100Drive 56.6 km
- Drive from Bentota to Galle Fortcar 56.6 km
57 minRs 2,558–3,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Galle Forttaxi 56.6 km
57 minRs 17,000–21,000
Bentota to Galle Fort by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Galle Fort is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Galle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bentota and arriving at Galle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Bentota and Galle Fort is 54 km. The road distance is 56.6 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Galle Fort without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Bentota to Galle takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bentota to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Galle Fort is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bentota to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bentota to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Bentota to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Galle Fort is 57 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Bentota to Galle Fort.
There are 3695+ hotels available in Galle Fort.