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 horário da estação ferroviária

41 comboios param em Hikkaduwa num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 95.1 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Sul

Telefone da estação: 091-2277271

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
03:49 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Apenas dias úteis
04:43 am	Ambalangoda		Diariamente
04:48 am	Aluthgama		Diariamente
04:55 am	Maradana		Diariamente
05:12 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:25 am	Maradana · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas domingo
05:33 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:54 am	Mount Lavinia		Diariamente
05:56 am	Galle		Diariamente
06:14 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Apenas dias úteis
06:22 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado
07:21 am	Galle		Diariamente
07:22 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Diariamente
07:45 am	Beliaththa		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
09:00 am	Beliaththa		Diariamente
09:33 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
10:30 am	Matara		Diariamente
10:45 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
12:23 pm	Beliaththa		Diariamente
02:28 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
02:32 pm	Galle		Diariamente
03:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
03:56 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
04:22 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
04:28 pm	Beliaththa		Diariamente
05:20 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Diariamente
05:21 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:38 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
06:15 pm	Beliaththa		Apenas domingo
06:30 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Apenas dias úteis
07:00 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana		Apenas domingo
07:04 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Apenas sábado e domingo
07:37 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis
08:10 pm	Galle		Apenas dias úteis e domingo
08:18 pm	Galle		Apenas sábado
08:19 pm	Beliaththa		Apenas dias úteis
08:48 pm	Galle		Diariamente
10:33 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Diariamente

Horário espelhado dos horários publicados pela Sri Lanka Railways, última verificação em 2026-09-14. Os horários podem ser alterados sem aviso prévio — confirme com a companhia ferroviária antes de viajar. Veja toda a rede na lista de estações ferroviárias do Sri Lanka.

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