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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Bentota

Composite routes from Ella to Bentota

Cheapest
3 h 7 min
Car
190 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 30 min
Taxi, Plane
125 km.
from $524.02
11 h 17 min
126 km.
from $4.91
7 h 25 min
Bus, Train
125 km.
from $8.04
5 h 26 min
Taxi, Plane
125 km.
from $333.48
9 h 36 min
126 km.
from $70.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.18–$584.37
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.44–$1.24
Train from Ella to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.72
Train from Maradana to Bentota
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.44–$1.28
Train from Habaraduwa to Bentota
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$1.36

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Ella to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Bentota?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Bentota is to train which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Bentota?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Bentota is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct train between Ella and Bentota?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Bentota. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Ella to Bentota?

The distance between Ella and Bentota is 378 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Bentota without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Bentota without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 25m and costs $7.61 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from Ella to Bentota?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ella to Bentota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Bentota train from?

Ella to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train, bus or fly from Ella to Bentota?

The best way to get from Ella to Bentota is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs $1.85 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $54.35 and takes 9h 36m. There are no good options to fly between Ella to Bentota.

Where does the Ella to Bentota train arrive?

Ella to Bentota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Ella to Bentota?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Bentota is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ella to Bentota.

Where can I stay near Bentota?

There are 787+ hotels available in Bentota. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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