Beach town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Getting around Hikkaduwa
How to get around Hikkaduwa
Galle Road buses and tuk-tuks link Hikkaduwa to Galle and Colombo. The beach strip is walkable; the train stops in town.
Ways to get around Hikkaduwa
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | About 600–1,300 LKR per hop | Agree first; PickMe sometimes works |
| Coastal bus | About 50–150 LKR | Frequent buses along Galle Road |
| Train | About 150–800 LKR to Galle or Colombo | Slow but scenic; Colombo takes 2.5–3 h |
Ride-hailing apps in Hikkaduwa
A 5 km ride costs about Rs600–1,300 ($1.8–3.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| PickMe | Some tuk-tuks and cars; availability varies |
- Most trips are street tuk-tuks at agreed fares. Hotels can book airport transfers.
Arriving in Hikkaduwa
Via Colombo airport (CMB) (CMB)
No airport. Expressway taxi about 14,000–21,000 LKR, 2–2.5 h; bus or train from Colombo is cheapest.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for about 3,000–5,000 LKR a day; Galle Road traffic is heavy. A Sri Lankan licence is required.
- Driving: on the left. An IDP must be endorsed by the Automobile Association of Ceylon, or get a temporary Sri Lankan licence.
- Onward travel in Sri Lanka: Trains are slow but scenic; reserve seats for Kandy–Ella well ahead. Buses go everywhere cheaply, and many visitors hire a car and driver for multi-day loops.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Hikkaduwa?
No. Use PickMe instead.
What's the best way to get around Hikkaduwa?
Galle Road buses and tuk-tuks link Hikkaduwa to Galle and Colombo. The beach strip is walkable; the train stops in town.
How do I get from the airport to Hikkaduwa?
No airport. Expressway taxi about 14,000–21,000 LKR, 2–2.5 h; bus or train from Colombo is cheapest.
Is Hikkaduwa walkable?
Walkable center.
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