There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to HikkaduwaMaradana
1h 41mRs 1,200–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
3h 12mRs 1,714–2,041Drive 99.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hikkaduwa99.8 km
1h 46mRs 4,178–6,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hikkaduwa99.8 km
1h 46mRs 27,000–33,000
Colombo to Hikkaduwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Hikkaduwa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Hikkaduwa is 96 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Colombo to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 12m.
Colombo to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hikkaduwa is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Colombo to Hikkaduwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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