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 jernbanestations køreplan

41 tog standser ved Hikkaduwa på en typisk dag.

Kystlinje · 95.1 km fra Colombo Fort · Sydprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 091-2277271

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Kun hverdage
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Dagligt
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Dagligt
04:55 am	Maradana		Dagligt
05:12 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:25 am	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Kun søndag
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Kun hverdage og lørdag
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligt
05:56 am	Galle		Dagligt
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Kun hverdage
06:22 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag
07:21 am	Galle		Dagligt
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligt
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagligt
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Dagligt
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
10:30 am	Matara		Dagligt
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Dagligt
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
02:32 pm	Galle		Dagligt
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
03:56 pm	Maradana		Dagligt
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagligt
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Dagligt
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligt
05:21 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Kun søndag
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Kun hverdage
07:00 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun søndag
07:04 pm	ender her · fra Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Kun lørdag og søndag
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Kun hverdage
08:10 pm	Galle		Kun hverdage og søndag
08:18 pm	Galle		Kun lørdag
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Kun hverdage
08:48 pm	Galle		Dagligt
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligt

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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