There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
3h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
4h 23mRs 2,401–5,864Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
4h 3mDrive 142.6 km
- Drive from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beachcar 142.6 km
1h 54mRs 6,285–9,078Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beachtaxi 142.6 km
1h 54mRs 23,000–28,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Negombo and Hikkaduwa beach is 139 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach, including transfers.
Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa beach, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach via Pettah, Colombo, and Hikkaduwa in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach via Maradana and Hikkaduwa in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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 Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Negombo to Hikkaduwa beach.
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