There are 5 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort StationBeliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
5h 48mRs 2,453–6,915Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
7h 26mRs 2,140–2,471Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Kandy205.8 km
3h 7mRs 8,585–12,400Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Kandy205.8 km
3h 7mRs 22,000–27,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
3h 36mRs 53,733–145,530
Hikkaduwa to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Kandy is 217 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 26m.
Hikkaduwa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Kandy is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Kandy.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Kandy via Fort Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hikkaduwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 26m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–47,000
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
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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