There are 5 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
2h 38mRs 2,373–5,823Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
3h 20mRs 850–1,200Drive 94.2 km
- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwacar 94.2 km
1h 40mRs 4,229–6,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwataxi 94.2 km
1h 40mRs 25,000–31,000Train via Dehiwala
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
3h 3mRs 2,371–5,820
Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Hikkaduwa is 90 km. The road distance is 94.2 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Hikkaduwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Dehiwala to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Bambalapitiya to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2826+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.