How to travel from Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa by train, bus or tuk-tuk?

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 26 days ago

TL;DR

The train is the budget option: a second-class ticket on an express from Aluthgama was reported at LKR 300. A tuk-tuk is much more expensive, likely costing thousands rather than hundreds of rupees.

What the community said

For Aluthgama to Hikkaduwa, an express train departing around 9:50 was reported to cost LKR 300 in second class. Third class was considerably more crowded.

26 days ago Aluthgama express train, LKR 300

For the lowest fare, second- or third-class train travel was estimated at roughly US$1–2, with another estimate as low as 17–30 cents. First class may feel uncomfortably cold because of the air-conditioning.

63 days ago Train, second/third class, 17–30 cents

A tuk-tuk is not the budget choice for this route: expect a fare in the thousands of rupees rather than a few hundred. A motorcycle was also not recommended for carrying two passengers.

63 days ago Tuk-tuk: thousands of rupees