Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is on the A2 highway, connecting Colombo to Wellawaya, which runs mostly parallel to the shore, through the town. The nearest airport is north of Colombo. A taxi or driver from Colombo can cost Rs 7,000-12,000, and can be arranged through your accommodation or various other tour companies. Buses run frequently from Galle and further south east along the coast. The bus arrives at the bus station in Hikkaduwa, but also drops passengers along the road, at bus stops. Buses from Galle cost roughly Rs 50 and takes 40-50 minutes, whereas a tuk-tuk will cost you around Rs 2,000 and take 30-40 minutes. The buses might be very crowded, and you could have to stand up for the entire journey, however a bus ride gives you plenty of opportunities to mingle with the locals. Hikkaduwa is on the Coastal or Southern Rail Line (connecting Colombo through to Matara). The beach side main road is flat but gets a bit hilly going inland so a bicycle is a good way to get around if you can find one....