There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Ja-Elabus
3h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ja-elatrain Colombo
3h 15mRs 2,322–5,796Drive 85.9 km
- Drive from Bentota to Ja-Elacar 85.9 km
1h 21mRs 3,854–5,567Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Ja-Elataxi 85.9 km
1h 21mRs 25,000–30,000
Bentota to Ja-Ela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Ja-Ela via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Ja-ela via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Bentota and Ja-Ela is 85 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Bentota to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Ja-Ela via Colombo and Pettah in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Ja-ela via Colombo Fort in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Colombo Fort to Ja-ela
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Bentota to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Bentota to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Ja-Ela is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Bentota to Ja-Ela.
There are 2283+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.