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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

23 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Bentota.

Kustlijn · 61.0 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 034-2275271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:44 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:44 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
05:46 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:54 am	Galle		Dagelijks
06:31 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
06:31 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:06 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
08:20 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
08:23 am	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
09:57 am	Matara		Dagelijks
10:43 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
01:19 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
02:43 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
03:25 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
03:39 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
03:49 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
04:40 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
06:43 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
06:55 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
07:28 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
07:36 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
07:53 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
09:24 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

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Bentota Turtle Hatcheryunder 1 km
Bentota Beachunder 1 km
Galapatha Raja Maha Viharayaunder 1 km
Stad 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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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