There are 8 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
2h 35mRs 52,712–164,579Bus, train
cheapest- 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 361.1 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloacar 361.1 km
5h 30mRs 16,371–23,646Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloataxi 361.1 km
5h 30mRs 39,000–47,000Fly from Koggala
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane KCT - BTC
4h 22mRs 15,525–98,256Train
- 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 2,555–6,243
Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
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 taxi and fly which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 170000.
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 344 km. The road distance is 361.1 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 2h 35m 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 fly, which costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 4h 22m, you could also 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, Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) twice daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Koggala to Batticaloa Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–47,000
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.