Hikkaduwa to Matara

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Hikkaduwa to Matara Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+1h 20m	$44.00
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$79.91
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	09:12	10:43	$0.91
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	10:43	11:50	$0.91
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	16:21	17:54	$13.80
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	16:37	18:09	$3.49
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 3rd Class	16:37	17:57	$0.48
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	17:19	18:20	$13.80
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	17:39	18:52	$3.49

How to get from Hikkaduwa to Matara

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 98.80 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 1.51.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Hikkaduwa and Matara depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Hikkaduwa and Matara. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 37m to reach Matara.

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

Travelling between Hikkaduwa and Matara can be as cheap as USD 1.51 if you opt for a SL Railway Commuter train and as expensive as USD 98.80 if you buy a TaxiBazaar 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 Matara ?

4 from Hikkaduwa to Matara starting from 09:06 Hikkaduwa until 17:39 Hikkaduwa
3 from Hikkaduwa to Matara starting from 00:00 Hikkaduwa until 00:00 Hikkaduwa

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

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 Matara

TaxiBazaar

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 Matara?

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

100% took a train

Transportation from Hikkaduwa to Matara

Trains

$ 1.51
Taxis

$ 71.74
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Hikkaduwa to Matara

Cheapest Transport	$2
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	9:06 AM
Latest Departure	5:39 PM
Departures per day	7
Distance	64 kilometers
Transport Companies	TaxiBazaar

Hikkaduwa to Matara