There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus
9h 1mRs 3,561–3,940Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
13h 14mRs 2,149–2,824Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 57mRs 2,553–6,341Drive 486.8 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Jaffnacar 486.8 km
7h 44mRs 21,845–31,554Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 19mRs 133,333–245,380Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Dehiwalatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
11h 31mRs 2,544–6,327Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 12m
Hikkaduwa to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 250000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Jaffna via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Jaffna via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Jaffna is 499 km. The road distance is 486.8 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna via Kadawatha in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna via Colombo Fort in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Hikkaduwa to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Dehiwala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Hikkaduwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Hikkaduwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Jaffna is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.