How to take the train from Hikkaduwa to Galle: classes, prices, and where to buy tickets?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
A 2nd class ticket from Hikkaduwa to Galle costs 100 rupees, 3rd class costs 60 rupees; tickets are sold right at the station 5-15 minutes before departure, no internet or apps needed.
What the community said
Ticket prices by class: 2nd class — 100 rupees, 3rd class — 60 rupees (Hikkaduwa to Galle route).
8 days ago 2nd class 100 rupees / 3rd class 60 rupees
Tickets are bought directly at the station ticket counter without pre-booking, usually 5-15 minutes before departure — no need to bother with internet or apps.
8 days ago Station ticket counter
To tell an express train apart from a regular one, you need to check the current timetable — there's no way to distinguish them just by looking or asking around.
8 days ago
Trains on this route run much less frequently than buses, so it's worth checking the schedule in advance, especially if you need a morning departure around 8-10 AM.
8 days ago
The train is regularly used for longer trips too — for example from Hikkaduwa to Colombo or towards Hirikatiya, not just the short Galle segment.
8 days ago Hikkaduwa-Colombo, Hikkaduwa-Hirikatiya