Hikkaduwa Taxi Service

The surf town on the south-west coast — reef breaks, turtles and a strip of beach bars, an hour and a half from the airport on the expressway.

Routes4 priced journeys

Cancellationfree, 24h+

Journeys to and from Hikkaduwa

Journey	Distance	Time	From
Hikkaduwa → Colombo Airport (CMB)	142.2 km	2 hr 7 min	Rs 23,000 Mini / Small Car
Hikkaduwa → Galle	20.5 km	39 min	Rs 2,870 Mini / Small Car
Hikkaduwa → Colombo	118.4 km	2 hr 3 min	Rs 20,720 Mini / Small Car
Hikkaduwa → Negombo	145.5 km	2 hr 14 min	Rs 23,310 Mini / Small Car

Getting to and from Hikkaduwa

The expressway runs inland and Hikkaduwa sits on the coast, so the journey is fast for most of its length and then ordinary for the last stretch after leaving it. Coming from the airport this is one of the more straightforward long transfers on the island. The old coast road remains the alternative and remains slower.

Arranging a pickup

The town is essentially one long road between the railway line and the beach, and the hotels sit along it in a row, so a hotel name and rough position along the strip is enough for any driver. The road narrows through the middle of town and stopping is awkward there, so pickups are often arranged a little to one side of it.

Questions about taxis in Hikkaduwa

How much is a taxi in Hikkaduwa?

From Rs 2,870 in a Mini / Small Car, to Galle: 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 Hikkaduwa 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 Hikkaduwa 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.