Hatton Taxi Service
The usual base for Adam's Peak, and the railway stop most people use for the tea country above Kandy.
Путеводитель для гостей: Hatton
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Journeys to and from Hatton
| Journey | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton → Colombo | 120 km | 3 hr 56 min |
Rs 20,870
Mini / Small Car
|
| Hatton → Colombo Airport (CMB) | 119.9 km | 3 hr 44 min |
Rs 20,860
Mini / Small Car
|
| Hatton → Negombo | 124.9 km | 3 hr 55 min |
Rs 21,340
Mini / Small Car
|
| Hatton → Kandy | 68.3 km | 2 hr 22 min |
Rs 15,920
Mini / Small Car
|
Getting to and from Hatton
The road up follows the tea estates the whole way, climbing steadily rather than in one dramatic push, and joins the same route used for Nuwara Eliya before splitting off. This is the usual approach for Adam's Peak, so the road carries a very different kind of traffic overnight during pilgrimage season than it does the rest of the year.
Arranging a pickup
Hatton is a railway junction as much as a town in its own right, and several of the estate bungalows and guesthouses nearby are reached by turning off the main road rather than sitting on it directly, so a landmark is worth giving alongside the name. A pickup timed for an Adam's Peak climb typically means a very early start, well before the road traffic most journeys are planned around.
Questions about taxis in Hatton
How much is a taxi in Hatton?
From Rs 15,920 in a Mini / Small Car, to Kandy: the lowest fare on the board. Each route below carries its own fixed price, distance and driving time — quoted before you book, with no meter and no surcharge on arrival.
Can I book a taxi from Hatton to Colombo airport?
Yes, and it is one of the routes most often booked from here. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Are the drivers in Hatton verified?
Licence and vehicle are checked before a driver can quote, and each one has a profile showing their rating, experience and the exact car — including the registration — so you know who is coming before you book.
Near Hatton
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Day trips from Hatton
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