Western Province to Hikkaduwa

Western Province to Hikkaduwa

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Western Province to Hikkaduwa Schedule

Western Province to Hikkaduwa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any timeLKR 27,383
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:09 - 07:44LKR 1,655
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 15:50 - 17:39LKR 1,655

Transportation from Western Province to Hikkaduwa

Facts about the transport from Western Province to Hikkaduwa

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:09 AM
Latest Departure3:50 PM
Departures per day12
Distance80 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Western Province to Hikkaduwa

Travelling between Western Province 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 277.16 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.55.

How long does it take to get from Western Province to Hikkaduwa?

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

Train is the fastest way to travel between Western Province and Hikkaduwa. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 15m to reach Hikkaduwa.

How much does it cost to get from Western Province to Hikkaduwa?

Travelling between Western Province and Hikkaduwa can be as cheap as USD 5.55 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 277.16 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 Western Province and Hikkaduwa ?

  • 3 from Western Province to Hikkaduwa starting from 06:09 Colombo Fort until 15:50 Colombo Fort
  • 9 from Western Province to Hikkaduwa starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Western Province 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 Western Province and Hikkaduwa

Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, 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 Western Province 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

  • 74% took a train
  • 21% bought a taxi ride
  • 5% chosen taxi+Train