There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Bentota by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Aluthgamabus
6h 25mRs 1,582Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maradana to Bentotatrain Maradana
8h 43mRs 2,579–11,896Drive 319.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Bentotacar 319.9 km
4h 38mRs 13,428–19,395Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain
8h 45mRs 2,084–7,298
Trincomalee to Bentota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Bentota is to bus which costs Rs. 1582 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Bentota is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Aluthgama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Bentota is 324 km. The road distance is 319.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Bentota without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 1582.
The bus from Trincomalee to Aluthgama takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trincomalee to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Bentota is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 1582. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Bentota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,582 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Bentota via Maradana in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
Train from Maradana to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,900–2,600
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,900–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,582
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Bentota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Trincomalee to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Bentota is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Trincomalee to Bentota.
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