There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Kelaniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
1h 27mRs 3,520–4,385Drive 71.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Bentota to Kelaniyacar 71.5 km
1h 7mRs 3,243–4,684Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
1h 41mRs 4,022–6,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Kelaniyataxi 71.5 km
1h 7mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Kelaniya is to drive which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Bentota and Kelaniya is 72 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Bentota to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Bentota to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Aluthgama to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- 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
- 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 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Bentota to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Kelaniya is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Bentota to Kelaniya.
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