There are 6 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam 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 Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus
5h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 42mRs 2,455–5,943Drive 237.6 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Puttalamcar 237.6 km
3h 24mRs 10,683–15,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Puttalamtaxi 237.6 km
3h 24mRs 36,000–44,000Bus
- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 47mTrain, bus via Colombo
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 57m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Puttalam is 238 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
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 Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hikkaduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Puttalam is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.