There are 4 ways to get from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bentota to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
40 minRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwabus
50 minRs 800–1,100Drive 37.4 km
- Drive from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beachcar 37.4 km
36 minRs 1,688–2,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beachtaxi 37.4 km
36 minRs 11,000–15,000
Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach is to drive which takes 36 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Hikkaduwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bentota and arriving at Hikkaduwa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Bentota and Hikkaduwa beach is 35 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Bentota to Hikkaduwa takes 32 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach is to train which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa beach, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bentota to Hikkaduwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bentota to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–15,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach is 37 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Bentota to Hikkaduwa beach.
There are 2825+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa beach.







