There are 4 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort StationBeliatta
2h 17mRs 1,200–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal2-3 / ...
3h 12mRs 1,740–2,031Drive 99.5 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Colombo99.5 km
1h 45mRs 4,163–6,012Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo99.5 km
1h 45mRs 27,000–33,000
Hikkaduwa to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Colombo is 96 km. The road distance is 99.5 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Hikkaduwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 12m.
Hikkaduwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Colombo is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Colombo.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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