There are 7 ways to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hettipolataxi
2h 42mRs 40,650–121,951Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Kurunegalabus
5h 3mRs 6,012–7,478Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Warakapolabus
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Hettipolataxi
4h 46mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain
- Take the train from Maradana to Mirigamatrain
- Take the taxi from Mirigama to Hettipolataxi
5h 48mRs 8,234–12,903Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Mapalagama to Hettipolacar 188.8 km
3hRs 8,551–12,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Hettipolataxi 188.8 km
3hRs 20,000–25,000Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Madampetrain Colombo
7h 18mRs 10,534–16,203
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mapalagama to Hettipola. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mapalagama to Hettipola. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Mapalagama and Hettipola is 245 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola, including transfers.
Mapalagama to Hettipola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Mapalagama to Hettipola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Mapalagama to Hettipola is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Mapalagama, Sri Lanka and Hettipola, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Hikkaduwa to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mapalagama to Hettipola via Hikkaduwa, Colombo Fort, and Madampe in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–25,000
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Mapalagama to Hettipola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Mapalagama to Hettipola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mapalagama to Hettipola is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Mapalagama to Hettipola.
There are seven+ hotels available in Hettipola.














