There are 4 ways to get from Kelaniya to Bentota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
1h 26mRs 3,575–4,380Drive 71.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kelaniya to Bentotacar 71.1 km
1h 8mRs 3,226–4,660Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
1h 28mRs 3,777–5,945Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Bentotataxi 71.1 km
1h 8mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Bentota is to drive which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Bentota is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Bentota via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Bentota is 73 km. The road distance is 71.1 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kelaniya to Bentota, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Kelaniya to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Bentota is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Bentota twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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
Kelaniya to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Kelaniya to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bentota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Bentota is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kelaniya to Bentota.
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