There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
4h 26mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
5h 57mRs 2,441–5,923Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Hikkaduwacar 185.4 km
2h 34mRs 8,421–12,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Hikkaduwataxi 185.4 km
2h 34mRs 28,000–34,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
4h 33mRs 29,869–140,237Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
4h 52m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Chilaw and Hikkaduwa is 185 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Chilaw to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.
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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–34,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Hikkaduwa is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chilaw to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2799+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.