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 — horaires de la gare

41 trains desservent Hikkaduwa en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 95.1 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Sud

Téléphone de la gare : 091-2277271

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Jours ouvrables uniquement
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Tous les jours
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
04:55 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
05:12 am	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
05:25 am	Maradana · part d'ici		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Dimanche uniquement
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Tous les jours
05:56 am	Galle		Tous les jours
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:22 am	Maradana		Samedi uniquement
07:21 am	Galle		Tous les jours
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Tous les jours
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
10:30 am	Matara		Tous les jours
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
02:32 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
03:56 pm	Maradana		Tous les jours
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Tous les jours
05:21 pm	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Dimanche uniquement
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:00 pm	terminus ici · depuis Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
07:04 pm	terminus ici · depuis Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:10 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
08:18 pm	Galle		Samedi uniquement
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:48 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-14. Les horaires peuvent changer sans préavis — veuillez confirmer auprès de la gare avant de voyager. Découvrez l'ensemble du réseau sur le liste des gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka.

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