There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to HikkaduwaMaradana
1h 43mRs 1,503–3,324Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
3h 14mRs 1,914–2,341Drive 101.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa101.6 km
1h 48mRs 4,233–6,114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa101.6 km
1h 48mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
The distance between Colombo and Riff Hikkaduwa is 98 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colombo to Riff Hikkaduwa.
There are 2852+ hotels available in Riff Hikkaduwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Riff 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 48m
- 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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