There are 5 ways to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Punani
best- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
6h 29mRs 3,522–7,496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bentota to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
10h 38mRs 3,073–6,898Bus
- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 43mRs 3,758–4,391Drive 337.1 km
- Drive from Bentota to Passikudah Baycar 337.1 km
5h 14mRs 15,197–21,952Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
6h 3mRs 45,858–177,015
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Punani via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Bentota and Passikudah Bay is 380 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Bentota to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Passikudah Bay via Fort Station and Punani in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluthgama to Passikudah Bay via Dambulla and Oddaimavadi in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Bentota to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Bentota to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Bentota to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Passikudah Bay is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Bentota to Passikudah Bay.
There are 109+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.