There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 49mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 5mRs 850–1,200Drive 100 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beachcar 100 km
1h 47mRs 4,542–6,560Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beachtaxi 100 km
1h 47mRs 27,000–33,000
Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Hikkaduwa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Hikkaduwa beach is 97 km. The road distance is 100 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa beach, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 41m. 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
- 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
- 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 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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
Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Colombo to Hikkaduwa beach.
There are 2846+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa beach.