There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bentota to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
38 minRs 1,897–3,759Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwabus
50 minRs 1,500–1,909Drive 41.5 km
- Drive from Bentota to Kumarakandacar 41.5 km
42 minRs 1,870–2,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Kumarakandataxi 41.5 km
42 minRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda is to train which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Kumarakanda. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Kumarakanda. However, there are services departing from Bentota and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Bentota and Kumarakanda is 39 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda, including transfers.
Bentota to Kumarakanda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Kumarakanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Kumarakanda is to train which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Kumarakanda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bentota to Hikkaduwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bentota to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Kumarakanda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Bentota to Kumarakanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Kumarakanda is 42 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Bentota to Kumarakanda.
There are 3071+ hotels available in Kumarakanda.