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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

41 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Hikkaduwa.

Kustlijn · 95.1 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 091-2277271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Dagelijks
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:55 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
05:12 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:25 am	Maradana · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
05:56 am	Galle		Dagelijks
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Alleen op werkdagen
06:22 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
07:21 am	Galle		Dagelijks
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagelijks
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
10:30 am	Matara		Dagelijks
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:32 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
03:56 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagelijks
05:21 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op zondag
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Alleen op werkdagen
07:00 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Maradana		Alleen op zondag
07:04 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
08:10 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
08:18 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen
08:48 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

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