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How to get fromBatticaloa to Hikkaduwaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Batticaloa to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Hikkaduwabus bus
    8h 49m
    Rs 3,415–4,039

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Hikkaduwabus bus
    10h 35m
    Rs 2,279–4,380

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain train Maradana
    10h 2m
    Rs 2,579–6,275

  4. Drive  357.9 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Hikkaduwacar car 357.9 km
    5h 34m
    Rs 16,110–23,269

  5. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    6h 6m
    Rs 25,289–112,187

  6. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Hikkaduwataxi taxi
    7h 29m
    Rs 37,143–127,099

  7. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    8h 24m
    Rs 15,343–101,999

Batticaloa to Hikkaduwa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Hikkaduwa via Dambulla in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Hikkaduwa via Maradana in around 10h 2m.

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