There are 5 ways to get from Bentota to Minneriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2h 41mRs 43,258–144,715Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Habaranabus
5h 4mRs 2,356–2,984Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
6h 44mRs 2,962–6,646Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Bentota to Minneriyacar 253.6 km
3h 51mRs 11,523–16,645Train via Bentota
- Take the train from Bentota to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
8h 41mRs 2,963–6,648
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Minneriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Minneriya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 43000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Bentota and Minneriya is 255 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Minneriya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Bentota to Minneriya, including transfers.
Bentota to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Minneriya is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Minneriya via Fort Station and Hingurakgoda in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Bentota to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Bentota to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Minneriya is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bentota to Minneriya.
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