What is the cheapest way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

The fastest way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.

Is there a direct bus between Bentota and Colombo Fort?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Colombo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bentota and Colombo Fort?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

The distance between Bentota and Colombo Fort is 63 km. The road distance is 62.7 km.

How do I travel from Bentota to Colombo Fort without a car?

The best way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.

How long does it take to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

The bus from Aluthgama to Colombo takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bentota to Colombo Fort bus from?

Bentota to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.

Where do I catch the Bentota to Colombo Fort train from?

Bentota to Colombo Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.

Train or bus from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

The best way to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Bentota to Colombo Fort bus arrive?

Bentota to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Bentota to Colombo Fort train arrive?

Bentota to Colombo Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Bentota to Colombo Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Colombo Fort is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Bentota to Colombo Fort.

Where can I stay near Colombo Fort?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Colombo Fort.

Bentota to Colombo Fort - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Colombo Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
1h 23m
Rs 800–1,100
Train
1. Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 24m
Rs 1,200–2,900
Drive 62.7 km
1. Drive from Bentota to Colombo Fortcar 62.7 km
1h 11m
Rs 2,772–4,004
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo Forttaxi 62.7 km
1h 11m
Rs 18,000–23,000

Bentota to Colombo Fort by train

19Weekly Trains

1h 24mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.9 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Aluthgama to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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