There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Bentota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgamabus
2h 53mRs 1,622–2,113Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
3h 34mRs 3,136–6,770Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Bentotacar 132.8 km
2h 6mRs 6,016–8,689Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Bentotataxi 132.8 km
2h 6mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Bentota is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Bentota via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Kegalle and Bentota is 151 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Kegalle to Bentota, including transfers.
Kegalle to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Bentota is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Bentota via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Kegalle to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Bentota is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kegalle to Bentota.
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