There are 5 ways to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Aluthgama to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 27mRs 3,478–5,653Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 26mRs 2,521–6,094Drive 187 km
- Drive from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridgecar 187 km
3h 27mRs 8,495–12,271Bus
- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 38mRs 3,020–3,785Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
10h 19mRs 12,287–14,595
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Bentota and Nine Arch Bridge is 259 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Nine Arch Bridge via Fort Station and Ella in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluthgama to Nine Arch Bridge via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ella in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- 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 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 Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,926
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,190
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bentota to Nine Arch Bridge.
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