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 horario de la estación de ferrocarril

41 trenes paran en Hikkaduwa en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 95.1 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Teléfono de la estación: 091-2277271

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Diario
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Diario
04:55 am	Maradana		Diario
05:12 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
05:25 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
05:56 am	Galle		Diario
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
06:22 am	Maradana		Solo sábados
07:21 am	Galle		Diario
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Solo sábado y domingo
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diario
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Diario
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
10:30 am	Matara		Diario
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
02:32 pm	Galle		Diario
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
03:56 pm	Maradana		Diario
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diario
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
05:21 pm	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Solo domingos
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
07:00 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo domingos
07:04 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sábado y domingo
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
08:10 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables y domingo
08:18 pm	Galle		Solo sábados
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Solo días laborables
08:48 pm	Galle		Diario
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Diario

Horario reproducido de los itinerarios publicados por Sri Lanka Railways, última comprobación: 2026-09-14. Los horarios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmelos con la compañía ferroviaria antes de viajar. Consulta toda la red en la lista de estaciones de ferrocarril de Sri Lanka.

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