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How to get fromChilaw to Hikkaduwaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain train Maradana
    4h 26m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain train Maradana
    5h 57m
    Rs 2,441–5,923

  3. Drive  185.4 km

    1. Drive from Chilaw to Hikkaduwacar car 185.4 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 8,343–12,050

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chilaw to Hikkaduwataxi taxi 185.4 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 30,000–37,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus bus
    4h 52m

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Map of how to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa via Maradana in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa via Pettah and Colombo in around 4h 52m.

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