Bentota River Airport (BJT) to Colombo (CMB)

Bentota River Airport (BJT) to Colombo (CMB)

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Transportation from Bentota River Airport to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Bentota River Airport to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport51m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure8:17 AM
Departures per day20
Distance70 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Bentota River Airport to Colombo

Travelling between Bentota River Airport and Colombo is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 100.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.85.

How long does it take to get from Bentota River Airport to Colombo?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Bentota River Airport and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Bentota River Airport and Colombo. Train will bring you to your destination in 51m. Bus+taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 40m to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Bentota River Airport to Colombo?

Travelling between Bentota River Airport and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 11.85 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 100.03 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bentota River Airport and Colombo ?

  • 4 by Bus+taxi from Bentota to Colombo starting from 00:00 Ahungalla until 00:00 Ahungalla
  • 3 from Bentota to Colombo starting from 07:46 Aluthgama until 08:17 Aluthgama
  • 13 from Bentota to Colombo starting from 00:00 Aluthgama until 00:00 Aluthgama

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bentota River Airport to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bentota and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bentota River Airport to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train