There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Hatton
best- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
3h 35mRs 56,783–178,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ohiyatrain Colombo
10h 28mRs 3,203–6,991Bus
- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 51mRs 6,449–7,924Drive 200.2 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Parkcar 200.2 km
4h 12mRs 9,011–13,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Parktaxi 200.2 km
4h 12mRs 30,000–37,000Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
4h 40mRs 61,883–185,180Bus via Kesbewa
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makabura to Belihuloyabus Colombo-Passara
8h 11mRs 5,171–6,563
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 180000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Haldummulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ohiya via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Horton Plains National Park is 285 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Haldummulla in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park via Fort Station and Ohiya in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Makabura to Belihuloya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–45,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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
Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park is 200 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Horton Plains National Park.
There are 1207+ hotels available in Horton Plains National Park.