There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Bentotatrain Maradana
2h 35mRs 2,373–5,723Train via Dehiwala
cheapest- Take the train from Dehiwala to Bentotatrain Maradana
2h 56mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
2h 57mRs 3,084–3,544Drive 57.7 km
- Drive from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentotacar 57.7 km
1h 7mRs 2,610–3,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentotataxi 57.7 km
1h 7mRs 17,000–21,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota is to train via Dehiwala which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Kirulapona and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Bentota via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Hotel Janaki, Colombo and Bentota is 59 km. The road distance is 57.7 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota, including transfers.
Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Hotel Janaki, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota via Bambalapitiya and Mount Lavinia in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Mount Lavinia to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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 Dehiwala to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota is 58 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Hotel Janaki, Colombo to Bentota.
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