There are 6 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
6h 52mRs 1,331–2,282Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
9h 41mRs 3,276–7,028Drive 192.6 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentotacar 192.6 km
3h 30mRs 8,610–12,437Taxi to Hatton, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Hatton (NUF)taxi
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bentotatrain
4h 33mRs 13,477–90,591Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
6h 52mRs 1,731–4,082Taxi to Kandy, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bentotatrain
5h 31mRs 16,982–98,551
Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2300 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Bentota via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) and Bentota is 218 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya (Station), Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Aluthgama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, and Fort Station in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Habaraduwa to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Habaraduwa to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–6,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Bentota.
There are 904+ hotels available in Bentota.