Hikkaduwa to Galle

Hikkaduwa to Galle

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Hikkaduwa to Galle Schedule

Hikkaduwa to Galle Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Van 6pax Any timeLKR 16,621
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 07:44 - 08:01LKR 1,445
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 17:39 - 18:10LKR 1,445

Transportation from Hikkaduwa to Galle

Facts about the transport from Hikkaduwa to Galle

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport17m
Earliest Departure7:44 AM
Latest Departure5:39 PM
Departures per day5
Distance19 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Hikkaduwa to Galle

Travelling between Hikkaduwa and Galle 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 60.16 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.78.

How long does it take to get from Hikkaduwa to Galle?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Hikkaduwa and Galle depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Hikkaduwa and Galle. Train will bring you to your destination in 17m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 40m to reach Galle.

How much does it cost to get from Hikkaduwa to Galle?

Travelling between Hikkaduwa and Galle can be as cheap as USD 4.78 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 60.16 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi 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 Hikkaduwa and Galle ?

  • 3 from Hikkaduwa to Galle starting from 07:44 Hikkaduwa until 17:39 Hikkaduwa
  • 2 from Hikkaduwa to Galle starting from 00:00 Hikkaduwa until 00:00 Hikkaduwa

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

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 Hikkaduwa and Galle

Ceylon Roots

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 Hikkaduwa to Galle?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% bought a taxi ride
  • 50% took a train