There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Aluthgamabus
3h 4mRs 1,775–2,294Train
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
3h 40mRs 2,749–6,312Drive 142.6 km
- Drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentotacar 142.6 km
2h 16mRs 6,400–9,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentotataxi 142.6 km
2h 16mRs 40,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Bentota via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Bentota is 154 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota, including transfers.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, 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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota via Rambukkana and Fort Station in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- 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
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Bentota.
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