There are 5 ways to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Hikkaduwabus
2h 49mRs 1,242–1,663Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Colombo Forttrain Matale / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
3h 23mRs 2,400–5,864Drive 130.1 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwacar 130.1 km
1h 48mRs 5,866–8,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwataxi 130.1 km
1h 48mRs 14,000–17,000Train
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
3h 37mRs 2,398–5,861
Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Hikkaduwa is 144 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700. Alternatively, you can train via Colombo, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa via Colombo Fort and Fort Station in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Veyangoda to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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 Veyangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Maradana to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Veyangoda to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2825+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.