How to take the train from Hikkaduwa to Galle: classes, prices, and where to buy tickets?

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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).

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.

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.

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.

The train is regularly used for longer trips too — for example from Hikkaduwa to Colombo or towards Hirikatiya, not just the short Galle segment.

Hikkaduwa-Colombo, Hikkaduwa-Hirikatiya