There are 6 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 20mRs 3,511–5,700Bus via Kandy
cheapest- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
12h 40mRs 1,767–2,734Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 19mRs 2,553–6,141Drive 221.2 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridgecar 221.2 km
3h 5mRs 9,965–14,394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 221.2 km
3h 5mRs 34,000–41,000Bus
- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 22mRs 3,049–3,824
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus via Kandy which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2800 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Nine Arch Bridge is 295 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge via Fort Station and Ella in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ella in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 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 Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 450–500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Nine Arch Bridge.
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