There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 13mRs 1,600–2,055Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 56mRs 2,771–6,314Drive 143.2 km
- Drive from Bentota to Pinnawalacar 143.2 km
2h 14mRs 6,423–9,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Pinnawalataxi 143.2 km
2h 14mRs 41,000–49,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Bentota and Pinnawala is 148 km. The road distance is 143.2 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Bentota to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Bentota to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Pinnawala via Nittambuwa and Kegalle in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Pinnawala via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 3h 56m.
- 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 Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–49,000
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Bentota to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Pinnawala is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bentota to Pinnawala.
There are 184+ hotels available in Pinnawala.