There are 6 ways to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Maradanatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Maradana to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
5h 58mRs 2,491–5,996Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Hikkaduwabus
8h 47mRs 1,218–1,607Drive 204 km
- Drive from Gampola to Hikkaduwacar 204 km
3h 9mRs 9,183–13,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Hikkaduwataxi 204 km
3h 9mRs 31,000–38,000Taxi to Kandy, fly
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
3h 49mRs 16,124–101,356Taxi to Hatton, fly
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Hatton (NUF)taxi
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
3h 59mRs 15,900–97,272
Gampola to Hikkaduwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Hikkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Hikkaduwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Gampola and Hikkaduwa is 235 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa, including transfers.
Gampola to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Hikkaduwa is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Hikkaduwa via Maradana in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Hikkaduwa via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 95–110
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 95–110
- Semi Lux
- Rs 80–120
- Super Lux
- Rs 150–200
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–38,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Gampola to Hikkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Hikkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Hikkaduwa is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Gampola to Hikkaduwa.
There are 2864+ hotels available in Hikkaduwa.