How far is Hikkaduwa Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Hikkaduwa Railway Station is approximately 95.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The journey by intercity train typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours depending on the service.

How many trains stop at Hikkaduwa per day?

Around 41 train services call at Hikkaduwa on a typical day, covering both northbound and southbound directions. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season.

Which stations are next to Hikkaduwa on the Coast Line?

Seenigama is the next station toward Colombo, and Thiranagama is the next station toward Galle and Matara. Both are small stops serving local coastal communities.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance to Hikkaduwa?

Unreserved third-class seats do not require advance booking and can be purchased at the station on the day. However, reserved first- and second-class seats on intercity services can sell out quickly during public holidays and peak tourist season, so early booking is recommended.

Is the Hikkaduwa train journey scenic?

Yes, particularly in the second half of the journey from Colombo. The track runs very close to the ocean south of Kalutara, offering open sea views that are difficult to replicate by road. The stretch approaching Hikkaduwa from Ambalangoda is especially picturesque.

What is the station telephone number for Hikkaduwa Railway Station?

The listed contact number for Hikkaduwa Railway Station is 091-2277271. This can be useful for confirming local platform or schedule information.

How do I get from Hikkaduwa Railway Station to the beach?

The station exits directly onto the main coastal road, and the beach is only a short walk from the platform. Tuk-tuks are also available outside the station for transfers to hotels further along the coast.

Hikkaduwa Railway Station

Hikkaduwa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 95.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

41 trains call at Hikkaduwa on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Coast Line: Seenigama (towards Colombo) and Thiranagama.

Station telephone: 091-2277271.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Hikkaduwa – jízdní řád železniční stanice

V typický den ve stanici Hikkaduwa zastavuje 41 vlaků.

Pobřežní trať · 95.1 km od Colombo Fort · Jižní provincie

Telefon stanice: 091-2277271

Odjezd	Směr	Vlak	Provoz
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Pouze pracovní dny
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Denně
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Denně
04:55 am	Maradana		Denně
05:12 am	Maradana		Pouze sobota a neděle
05:25 am	Maradana · počáteční stanice		Pouze pracovní dny
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Pouze neděle
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Denně
05:56 am	Galle		Denně
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Pouze pracovní dny
06:22 am	Maradana		Pouze sobota
07:21 am	Galle		Denně
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Denně
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Pouze sobota a neděle
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Denně
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Denně
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
10:30 am	Matara		Denně
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Denně
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Denně
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Denně
02:32 pm	Galle		Denně
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Denně
03:56 pm	Maradana		Denně
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Denně
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Denně
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Denně
05:21 pm	Maradana		Pouze sobota a neděle
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Denně
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Pouze neděle
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Pouze pracovní dny
07:00 pm	konečná stanice · z Maradana		Pouze neděle
07:04 pm	konečná stanice · z Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Pouze sobota a neděle
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Pouze pracovní dny
08:10 pm	Galle		Pouze pracovní dny a neděle
08:18 pm	Galle		Pouze sobota
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Pouze pracovní dny
08:48 pm	Galle		Denně
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Denně

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