How to get from Colombo Airport to Bentota

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

September 19, 2024

Bentota is a stunning resort town nestled on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Famous for its beautiful resorts, long stretches of white sand beaches and incredible coral reef dives, it’s the perfect place for a relaxing tropical vacation. Be sure to check out the Bentota Lagoon, the famous sandy strip of Paradise Island and the impressive centuries-old Galapota Temple during your stay.

When it comes to travelling from Colombo airport to Bentota, you have two options; taxi or train. Taking a Colombo airport taxi is quick and easy. The journey time if you book a taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota is just 1 hour and 40 minutes and the cost will be around €55 (LKR 21,000). On the other hand, taking a train from Colombo airport to Bentota isn’t direct, so the journey time will be closer to 3 hours. However, the cost for the journey on the train will be just €2 (LKR 630), making it a much cheaper option.

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How to get from Colombo Airport to Bentota by Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to travel from Colombo airport to Bentota, taking a Colombo airport taxi is your best option. The total journey time will be around 1 hour and 40 minutes and if you book a taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota, it will cost around €55 (LKR 21,000).

How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Bentota?

The local taxi drivers don’t offer fixed rate fares for the journey from Colombo airport to Bentota. The average fare for a local taxi will be around €55 (LKR 21,000), but this is subject to change based on the journey time and exact distance to your hotel in Bentota.

If you’re looking for a fixed fare for your taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups instead.

Preis

€55 (LKR 21,000)

Dauer

1 Hr 40 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Colombo Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Colombo Airport?

Taxis are available 24/7 at Colombo airport. Simply walk out of the main terminal building and you will see the line of taxis waiting in front of you.

Convenience

By far the most convenient way to travel is to book a taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota. The journey time is half that of the public transport options and it’s a direct door-to-door service, so you won’t be left trying to navigate the trains or busy streets in Colombo centre.

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If you're looking for a more secure price for your taxi from Colombo Airport to Bentota, we suggest booking it in advance with Welcome Pickups. This will help save you time and stress at the airport.

Nützliche Tipps

The cost of a Colombo Airport taxi is for up to 4 passengers.

There's no extra charge for luggage that fits in the trunk of the vehicle.

Tipping isn't expected but is appreciated. If you want to add a tip for your taxi driver, you can round up your fare.

How to get from Colombo Airport to Bentota by Train

Unfortunately, there’s no direct train from Colombo airport to Bentota. You will first need to take the Colombo Express bus into the city centre, walk to Colombo Fort Railway Station, and then take a train from there to Bentota. The total travel time is a long 3 hours, but the cost of this journey will be just €2 (LKR 630).

How much is the train from Colombo Airport to Bentota?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Colombo Express bus is €1.50 (LKR 500) and the cost of a 2nd class ticket on the train is €0.50 (LKR 130). This makes the total journey from Colombo airport to Bentota cost €2 (LKR 630).

Preis

€2 (LKR 630)

Dauer

3 Hrs.

*There's a waiting time of 30 minutes for the Colombo Express bus and 8 hours for the train.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Colombo Express bus runs from 05:30 to 20:30 and the trains from 06:50 to 19:30.

Where do I find the train at Colombo Airport?

Unfortunately, there’s no direct train from Colombo airport to Bentota. You will first need to take the Colombo Express bus to Colombo Fort Railway Station, where you will find the train to Bentota.

Convenience

Although a cheap transfer option, taking the bus from Colombo airport to Bentota is the least convenient transfer option. You will need to transfer from a bus to the train in the centre of Colombo, which can be stressful and confusing if you don’t know the streets and have heavy luggage.

Anmerkung der Redaktion

The train from Colombo to Bentota only leaves 5 times a day. Be sure to check the schedule as you may have up to an 8-hour wait if you miss the first train.

Nützliche Tipps

If you're taking the train, be sure to travel light as there's no luggage storage.

The train doesn't run at night. If you land after 19:00, you will need to find an alternative mode of transportation.

You can purchase your train tickets at the Colombo Fort Railway Station.

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What’s the distance from Colombo airport to Bentota beach?

The road distance from Colombo airport to Bentota beach is around 107 km. Taking a Colombo airport taxi will take around 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Bentota while taking the bus and train will take closer to 3 hours, not including wait times.

How do I get from Colombo airport to Bentota?

There are two different ways to get from Colombo airport to Bentota; taxi or train. Taking a Colombo airport taxi will take just 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Bentota, and will cost around €55 (LKR 21,000). Taking the train isn’t direct, so this transfer option will take closer to 3 hours but costs just €2 (LKR 630).

What’s the cost of a taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota?

The cost of a local taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota will be around €55 (LKR 21,000), however, this isn’t a set fare. If you’d like a fixed rate for your taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota, we suggest pre-booking with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Colombo Airport to Bentota by Taxi

How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Bentota?

Preis

€55 (LKR 21,000)

Dauer

1 Hr 40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Colombo Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Colombo Airport?

Convenience

Anmerkung der Redaktion

Nützliche Tipps

How to get from Colombo Airport to Bentota by Train

How much is the train from Colombo Airport to Bentota?

Preis

€2 (LKR 630)

Dauer

3 Hrs.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Colombo Express bus runs from 05:30 to 20:30 and the trains from 06:50 to 19:30.

Where do I find the train at Colombo Airport?

Convenience

Anmerkung der Redaktion

Nützliche Tipps

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How do I get from Colombo airport to Bentota?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Colombo airport to Bentota?

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