There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawelabus
3h 4mRs 1,778–2,262Train
- 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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 143.2 km
2h 14mRs 6,427–9,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 143.2 km
2h 14mRs 41,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. 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 Elephant Orphanage is 151 km. The road distance is 143.2 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 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
- 5 times a day
- 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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bentota to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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