The average train between Bentota and Negombo takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bentota to Negombo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bentota and Negombo. The earliest departure is at 9:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bentota is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Negombo at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Bentota station and arriving at Negombo station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Bentota to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
The distance between Bentota and Negombo is 88.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Negombo via Colombo Fort in around 3h 50m.