There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
5h 22mRs 1,502–3,329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
5h 33mRs 1,152–1,529Drive 123.3 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwacar 123.3 km
2h 10mRs 5,563–8,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwataxi 123.3 km
2h 10mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Hikkaduwa is 180 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 22m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ratnapura to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Hikkaduwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 5h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- 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
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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