How far is Bentota Railway Station from Colombo?

Bentota Railway Station is 61 kilometres from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between one and a half to two hours depending on the service, ranging from faster intercity expresses to slower stopping trains.

How many trains run to Bentota per day?

Around 23 train services call at Bentota on a typical day. Services span intercity expresses, semi-fast trains, and stopping services running between Colombo Fort and southern stations including Matara. Not all trains on the line stop at Bentota, so checking the timetable before travel is recommended.

Which stations are next to Bentota on the railway line?

Aluthgama is the next station towards Colombo, and Induruwa is the next station towards Matara. Both are only a few minutes apart by train and also serve the resort coastline of the Galle District.

How do I get from Bentota Station to Bentota Beach?

Most beach hotels sit across the Bentota River or along the coast road, roughly ten to fifteen minutes from the station by tuk-tuk or taxi. Drivers typically wait at the forecourt when trains arrive. Some larger resorts offer pick-up services on request — it is worth confirming with your accommodation in advance.

Can I book reserved seats on trains to Bentota?

Yes. First-class reserved seats are available on select intercity express services on the Coast Line. These can be booked at Colombo Fort station or through authorised agents. Booking at least a day ahead is advised, particularly around public holidays and long weekends when demand is high.

What is the station telephone number for Bentota?

The station telephone number is 034-2275271. This can be used for local timetable enquiries, lost property, or general station information.

Is the train from Colombo to Bentota scenic?

The Coast Line between Colombo and Galle is widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka's most scenic rail routes. The track runs close to the shoreline for much of the journey, with views of the Indian Ocean, lagoons, fishing villages, and coconut groves. Sitting on the left side of the carriage when heading south gives the best sea views.

What activities can I do near Bentota Railway Station?

Bentota is a popular resort area with beach activities, water sports, river safaris on the Madu Ganga, turtle conservation visits near Kosgoda, and day trips to Galle's Dutch fort. It also makes a good base for exploring the southern coast by train, with Galle and Hikkaduwa reachable in under an hour.

Bentota Railway Station

Bentota Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 61.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

23 trains call at Bentota on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Coast Line: Aluthgama (towards Colombo) and Induruwa.

Station telephone: 034-2275271.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Bentota — horaires de la gare

23 trains desservent Bentota en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 61.0 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Sud

Téléphone de la gare : 034-2275271

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
04:44 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:44 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
05:46 am	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
05:54 am	Galle		Tous les jours
06:31 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Dimanche uniquement
06:31 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
07:06 am	Mount Lavinia		Tous les jours
08:20 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
08:23 am	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
09:57 am	Matara		Tous les jours
10:43 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
01:19 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
02:43 pm	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
03:25 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
03:39 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
03:49 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
04:40 pm	Maradana		Tous les jours
06:43 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:55 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
07:28 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
07:36 pm	Galle		Samedi uniquement
07:53 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
09:24 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-14. Les horaires peuvent changer sans préavis — veuillez confirmer auprès de la gare avant de voyager. Découvrez l'ensemble du réseau sur le liste des gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Bentota Turtle Hatcheryunder 1 km
Bentota Beachunder 1 km
Galapatha Raja Maha Viharayaunder 1 km
Ville de Bentotaunder 1 km
Paramotoringunder 1 km
Bentota Riverunder 1 km
Gamini National School Grounds (VCCN)under 1 km
Bentota River Airportunder 1 km
Bentara River2 km
The Brief Garden, Bentota2 km

Bentota Railway Station

Bentota — horaires de la gare

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