There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 15mRs 2,207–4,401Bus
- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
9h 1mRs 3,367–4,066Drive 361 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloacar 361 km
5h 30mRs 15,875–22,931Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
6h 40mRs 55,433–178,280Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 20mRs 2,555–6,243Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 57mRs 2,555–6,243Fly Koggala to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi
6h 27mRs 37,195–127,856
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Batticaloa is 449 km. The road distance is 361 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 15m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–45,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa.
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