There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
4h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain Colombo
6h 26mRs 2,455–5,943Train, bus
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Chilawbus
4h 38mTrain, bus via Colombo
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
4h 52mDrive 183.7 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Chilawcar 183.7 km
2h 32mRs 8,344–12,053Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Chilawtaxi 183.7 km
2h 32mRs 28,000–34,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Chilawtaxi
3h 30mRs 25,195–105,856
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Chilaw is 184 km. The road distance is 183.7 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 6h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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 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 Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–34,000
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 Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hikkaduwa to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hikkaduwa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Chilaw is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Chilaw.
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