There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawelabus
2h 53mRs 1,628–2,112Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 49mRs 3,121–6,794Drive 133.4 km
- Drive from Bentota to Kegallecar 133.4 km
2h 3mRs 6,043–8,729Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Kegalletaxi 133.4 km
2h 3mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Kegalle is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Bentota and Kegalle is 148 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bentota to Kegalle, including transfers.
Bentota to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kegalle is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Kegalle via Colombo Fort and Polgahawela in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Bentota to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Kegalle is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Bentota to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.







