Sri Lanka Route Guide · Airport transfers
Colombo Airport (CMB) to Hikkaduwa by Private Car and Driver
Updated 10 October 2026 · by the GoTourRide team
Hikkaduwa is a long-running beach town known for surfing, snorkelling and sea turtles. A driver takes you there without the bus and train changes.
Route at a glance
- From
- Colombo Airport (CMB)
- To
- Hikkaduwa
- Distance
- About 125 km
- Drive time
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Best for
- Beach, snorkelling and surf.
The drive
You join the Southern Expressway and leave near Galle or Kurundugahahetekma, then follow the coastal A2 for the last stretch. The A2 is slow through the towns.
Best stops on the way
Hikkaduwa Marine National Park
Coral and snorkelling just off the main beach.
Seenigama
Small temple on a rock island a few kilometres north.
Choose your vehicle
Pick a vehicle by group size and luggage. These are average day rates across GoTourRide drivers; a one-way transfer is quoted by the driver, so request a quote for an exact price. You can also use our trip cost calculator.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Average day rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mini car | Up to 2 | About $61/day |
| Normal car | Up to 3 | About $66/day |
| SUV | Up to 3 | About $91/day |
| Large car | Up to 4 | About $75/day |
| Minivan | Up to 6 | About $103/day |
| Large van | Up to 10 | About $118/day |
| Minibus | Up to 15 | About $169/day |
Tips for this route
- Turtles feed near Hikkaduwa beach, so go early before boats arrive.
- The sea is rough from May to September on this coast.
Book a driver
Keep reading
- Best beaches in Sri Lanka
- How to hire a private driver in Sri Lanka
- 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella
- All Sri Lanka driver routes
FAQs
How far is Hikkaduwa from the airport?
About 125 km, or 2 to 2.5 hours by expressway and coast road.
Is Hikkaduwa good for swimming?
In the calm season from November to April, yes. Check the flags and ask your hotel about currents.