There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Hikkaduwabus
3h 48mRs 1,825–2,294Train
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
4h 13mRs 2,749–6,412Drive 178.8 km
- Drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwacar 178.8 km
2h 35mRs 8,026–11,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwataxi 178.8 km
2h 35mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Hikkaduwa is 191 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, 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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa via Rambukkana and Fort Station in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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 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
- 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
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Hikkaduwa.
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