Scenery on the drive from Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa private transfer

Airport to Hikkaduwa's reef, sea-turtle beach and surf breaks, with a driver waiting in CMB arrivals.

~130 km ~2.5 h Fixed all-in price

Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa at a glance

Distance~130 km (estimate)
Drive time~2.5 h without stops
Main roadSouthern Expressway (E01 / E02 from CMB)
Recommended vehicleCar (1-3) · Van (4-7, surfboards)
PriceFixed all-in quote — vehicle, fuel, driver and tolls

What the Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa drive is like

Expressway south, exiting at Baddegama or Pinnaduwa for the short drive to the Galle Road coast strip.

Stops travellers add

  • Bentota river safari
  • Kosgoda turtle hatchery
  • Madu River boat ride

Which vehicle for this route?

  • Car — 1-3 passengers, 2 large suitcases
  • SUV — 1-4 passengers, 3 large suitcases
  • Van — 4-7 passengers, 6-7 large suitcases
  • Bus — 8-30+ passengers, One case per seat

Tell us your group size and we'll recommend one.

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Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa FAQs

Allow around 2.5 hours for the 130 km between Colombo (CMB Airport) and Hikkaduwa. Traffic, weather and any sightseeing stops you add can move that by an hour either way.

We quote one fixed, all-in price covering the vehicle, fuel and driver. Send your date, group size and preferred vehicle on WhatsApp and you will usually have the Hikkaduwa price within the hour.

Yes. Travellers on this route often add Bentota river safari and Kosgoda turtle hatchery. Mention the stops when you request a quote so the extra time is priced in.

A car covers one to three travellers, an SUV suits families of four, a van fits four to seven with luggage and a minibus or coach handles eight or more. We will recommend one once we know your group size.

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Ready to book Colombo (CMB Airport) to Hikkaduwa?

Send your date, group size and any stops — we reply with a fixed price by email or WhatsApp, usually within the hour.