There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Bentota by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
4h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
6h 46mRs 2,489–5,894Drive 194.8 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Bentotacar 194.8 km
3h 12mRs 8,873–12,817Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
5h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Bentota is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Bentota is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Puttalam and Bentota is 203 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Bentota without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Puttalam to Bentota, including transfers.
Puttalam to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Bentota is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Bentota via Maradana in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Aluthgama via Pettah and Colombo in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Bentota is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Puttalam to Bentota.
There are 897+ hotels available in Bentota.