There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Hikkaduwabus
3h 37mRs 1,672–2,113Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
4h 7mRs 3,136–6,870Drive 169 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Hikkaduwacar 169 km
2h 25mRs 7,620–11,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Hikkaduwataxi 169 km
2h 25mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kegalle and Hikkaduwa is 188 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Kegalle to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Kegalle to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Hikkaduwa is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kegalle to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2825+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.