There are 7 ways to get from Bentota to Pasikudah 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 Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 45mRs 3,838–4,441Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 7mRs 2,648–4,962Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 39mRs 2,992–6,796Drive 343.2 km
- Drive from Bentota to Pasikudahcar 343.2 km
5h 23mRs 15,498–22,386Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
6h 3mRs 45,778–166,915Train via Bentota
- Take the train from Bentota to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
10h 38mRs 2,993–6,798Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Pasikudahtaxi
5h 23mRs 55,258–178,215
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Pasikudah is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Pasikudah is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Pasikudah. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Pasikudah. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Valaichchenai via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Bentota and Pasikudah is 347 km. The road distance is 343.2 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pasikudah without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bentota to Pasikudah, including transfers.
Bentota to Pasikudah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Pasikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pasikudah is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Pasikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Pasikudah via Dambulla and Oddaimavadi in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Pasikudah via Fort Station and Valaichchenai in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 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 Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–33,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Bentota to Pasikudah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Bentota to Pasikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Pasikudah is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Bentota to Pasikudah.
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