There are 6 ways to get from Bentota to Negombo by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Negombobus
3h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 50mRs 2,422–5,796Train, bus
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
3h 19mDrive 97.9 km
- Drive from Bentota to Negombocar 97.9 km
1h 41mRs 4,405–6,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Negombotaxi 97.9 km
1h 41mRs 28,000–34,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Bentota to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3h 22mRs 14,127–91,402
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Bentota and Negombo is 101 km. The road distance is 97.9 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bentota to Negombo, including transfers.
Bentota to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Negombo is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Negombo via Colombo and Pettah in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Negombo via Colombo Fort in around 3h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Bentota to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
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 Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- 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 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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 Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Bentota to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Negombo is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bentota to Negombo.
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