There are 4 ways to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moratuwa to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 32mRs 5,373–7,931Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
2h 25mRs 1,433–3,263Drive 91.6 km
- Drive from Kottawa to Hikkaduwacar 91.6 km
1h 16mRs 4,124–5,956Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottawa to Hikkaduwataxi 91.6 km
1h 16mRs 25,000–30,000
Kottawa to Hikkaduwa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Kottawa and Hikkaduwa is 92 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Kottawa to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Kottawa to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Moratuwa to Hikkaduwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda hourly. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Moratuwa to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 380–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kottawa to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Kottawa to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Hikkaduwa is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Kottawa to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2864+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.