Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa

Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa

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Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa Schedule

Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 43,495
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:09 - 07:44LKR 1,655
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 15:40 - 17:19LKR 1,655

Transportation from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa

Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 49m
Earliest Departure2:40 PM
Latest Departure3:50 PM
Departures per day2
Distance91 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa Destination Reviews

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It was a nice Experience, as a Backpacker it was Really neccesery to Book The 2nd/ 1st class, cause of the place trouble in the 3rd. But you have to inform yourself, where to wait and enter the Train, so you dont have time trouble to run to the side of the First class
Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 1, 2024
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How to get from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Hikkaduwa is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 5.59 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.59.

How long does it take to get from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Hikkaduwa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Hikkaduwa. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 49m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 15m to reach Hikkaduwa.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa?

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Hikkaduwa can be as cheap as USD 5.59 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 5.59 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo Fort and Hikkaduwa ?

  • 2 from Colombo to Hikkaduwa starting from 14:40 Colombo Fort until 15:50 Colombo Fort

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Hikkaduwa

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo Fort to Hikkaduwa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other