There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Bentota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgamabus
3h 4mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Bentotatrain Maradana
3h 53mRs 2,464–5,857Drive 150.4 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Bentotacar 150.4 km
2h 17mRs 6,799–9,821Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Bentotataxi 150.4 km
2h 17mRs 43,000–55,000
Kurunegala to Bentota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Bentota is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Aluthgama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Bentota via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Bentota is 158 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgama takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kurunegala to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Bentota is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurunegala to Bentota via Mount Lavinia in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 43,000–55,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Kurunegala to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Bentota is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Kurunegala to Bentota.
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