There are 4 ways to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
2h 1mRs 3,777–6,045Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 10mRs 3,625–4,480Drive 107.3 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwacar 107.3 km
1h 27mRs 4,847–7,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwataxi 107.3 km
1h 27mRs 29,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Hikkaduwa is 107 km. The road distance is 107.3 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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 Colombo to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Kelaniya to Hikkaduwa.
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