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How to get fromHikkaduwa to Batticaloaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    8h 15m
    Rs 2,207–4,401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    9h 1m
    Rs 3,367–4,066

  3. Drive  361 km

    1. Drive from Hikkaduwa to Batticaloacar car 361 km
    5h 30m
    Rs 16,251–23,473

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    6h 40m
    Rs 55,433–178,280

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    8h 20m
    Rs 2,555–6,243

  6. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    11h 57m
    Rs 2,555–6,243

Hikkaduwa to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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.

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