There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Bentota by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Bentotatrain Maradana
2hRs 2,371–5,720Train via Dehiwala
cheapest- Take the train from Dehiwala to Bentotatrain Maradana
2h 22mRs 2,369–5,718Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Moratuwabus
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Aluthgamabus
2h 7mDrive 55.4 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Bentotacar 55.4 km
1h 4mRs 2,517–3,635Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Bentotataxi 55.4 km
1h 4mRs 16,000–20,000
Wellawatte to Bentota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Bentota is to drive which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Bentota is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and arriving at Aluthgama via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawatte to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Bentota via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Wellawatte and Bentota is 54 km. The road distance is 55.4 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Bentota without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Wellawatte to Bentota, including transfers.
Wellawatte to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane station.
Wellawatte to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Bentota is to train which takes 2h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Bentota twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Aluthgama via Moratuwa in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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 Dehiwala to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Wellawatte to Bentota bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Wellawatte to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bentota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Bentota is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Wellawatte to Bentota.
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