Private Transfer
Galle → Hikkaduwa
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
20 km
Duration
25 – 35 min
Starting from
$50
Trip type
One-way
Galle to Hikkaduwa Transfer
Galle to Hikkaduwa is a 20 km run northwest along the A2 coastal road, taking 25 to 35 minutes. It is the quickest inter-resort transfer on the south-west coast.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
The A2 coastal road runs northwest from Galle to Hikkaduwa. Short and flat; can be slow through Hikkaduwa town itself on weekends with beach traffic.
Scenery
A short stretch of south-west coast with coconut palms, small fishing coves, and the coral reef waters at Hikkaduwa visible from the beach road.
★ Travel Tips
- Hikkaduwa's coral reef is a marine national park; snorkelling is best in the morning before afternoon winds pick up.
- Galle Fort is worth at least a 2-hour walking visit before departing south.
- Parking near Hikkaduwa beach is limited on weekends; transfers drop off directly at your accommodation.
⊟ Train Alternative
The Coastal Line connects Hikkaduwa and Galle in about 15–20 minutes, with several services daily.
$ Pricing Breakdown
Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra. Price per vehicle, not per person.
This is a standard estimate based on distance
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✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Door-to-door service
- Meet & greet (airports)
× Not included
- Toll charges
- Parking fees
- Waiting charges
- Driver accommodation (overnight trips)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Galle to Hikkaduwa transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $50 per vehicle (one-way). The rate is $0.5 per km with a minimum fare of $50. Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra.
How long is the Galle to Hikkaduwa drive?+
Approximately 20 km — around 25 – 35 min. Times vary with traffic and any stops.
Can I book a return trip?+
Yes. Return transfers are quoted separately. Mention your return date in the notes when enquiring.
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Galle → Hikkaduwa
20 km · From $50
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Hikkaduwa
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Hikkaduwa.
0 kmHikkaduwa Beach
A 3km surf and coral beach 100km from Colombo, with a designated coral sanctuary, resident green sea turtles, consistent surf, and the south coast's most active nightlife strip.
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17 kmGalle Fort
A Dutch colonial fort built in 1663, enclosing a 400-year-old town of 400 buildings within 36 hectares on a rocky peninsula in Galle city.
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Madu Ganga Wetlands (Balapitiya Boat Safari)
A Ramsar-listed mangrove estuary near Balapitiya with 64 islands, 300+ plant species, river cinnamon processing, and resident crocodiles — explored by traditional wooden boat.
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18 kmGalle Lighthouse
A working 18m Dutch-era lighthouse inside Galle Fort, first lit in 1848, marking the entrance to Galle Harbour — the oldest lighthouse in Sri Lanka.
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Unawatuna Beach
A sheltered crescent bay 3km south of Galle with calm year-round swimming, coral reefs 50m offshore, and the highest concentration of guesthouses on the south coast.
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21 kmJungle Beach (Rumassala)
A secluded 150m cove on the forested Rumassala headland, 10 minutes from Unawatuna, with no food vendors, dense jungle to the waterline, and cleaner water than the main bay.
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