There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Bentota by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hunupitiya to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
2h 39mRs 2,374–5,726Bus
- Take the bus from Wattala to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
2h 48mDrive 70.6 km
- Drive from Wattala to Bentotacar 70.6 km
1h 21mRs 3,190–4,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Bentotataxi 70.6 km
1h 21mRs 21,000–25,000
Wattala to Bentota by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Bentota is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Bentota is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Wattala and Bentota is 72 km. The road distance is 70.6 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Bentota without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Wattala to Bentota, including transfers.
Wattala to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wattala station.
Wattala to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hunupitiya station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Bentota is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hunupitiya to Bentota via Maradana in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wattala to Aluthgama via Pettah and Colombo in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hunupitiya to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wattala to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Wattala to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Bentota is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Wattala to Bentota.
There are 864+ hotels available in Bentota.