There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to BambalapitiyaBeliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to GalgamuwaMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 14mRs 2,548–8,344Train via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
cheapest- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Mount LaviniaBeliatta
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to GalgamuwaMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 29mRs 2,542–8,121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal2-3 / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to GalgamuwaColombo / ...
7h 11mRs 3,040–7,531Drive 240.4 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa240.4 km
3h 45mRs 10,015–14,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa240.4 km
3h 45mRs 26,000–32,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Galgamuwa
3h 50mRs 58,533–150,630Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal2-3
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Galgamuwa
8h 59mRs 8,750–11,101
Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa is to train via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Galgamuwa via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Galgamuwa is 256 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa.
There are 10+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Galgamuwa via Bambalapitiya in around 6h 14m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,500–2,900
Train from Bambalapitiya to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
Train from Hikkaduwa to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,650
- 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 2,550–2,650
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–47,000
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
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
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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