There are 4 ways to get from Nilwella to Bentota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dickwella to Aluthgamabus
2h 22mRs 3,272–4,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wewurukannala to Bentotatrain Beliatta
3h 45mRs 2,928–6,236Drive 117.1 km
- Drive from Nilwella to Bentotacar 117.1 km
1h 42mRs 5,320–7,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilwella to Bentotataxi 117.1 km
1h 42mRs 33,000–40,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilwella to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nilwella to Bentota is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilwella to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilwella to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Wewurukannala and arriving at Bentota via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Nilwella and Bentota is 124 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Nilwella to Bentota, including transfers.
Nilwella to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.
Nilwella to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wewurukannala station.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Bentota is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Nilwella, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dickwella to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wewurukannala to Bentota twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 198–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wewurukannala to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 198–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,487
- 2nd Class
- Rs 198
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,784
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nilwella to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Nilwella to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bentota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilwella to Bentota is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Nilwella to Bentota.
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