There are 6 ways to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ambewela to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3h 25mRs 60,981–183,169Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ambewela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
9h 4mRs 2,997–5,305Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
8h 12mRs 3,216–4,742Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Ambewela to Sigiriyacar 174.6 km
3h 9mRs 7,496–10,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambewela to Sigiriyataxi 174.6 km
3h 9mRs 9,500–12,000Train
- Take the train from Ambewela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
9h 28mRs 3,497–7,305
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambewela to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambewela to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Ambewela and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Ambewela and Sigiriya is 292 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Ambewela to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ambewela to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambewela station.
The best way to get from Ambewela to Sigiriya is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Ambewela, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ambewela to Sigiriya via Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Dambulla in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambewela to Sigiriya via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 9h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Ambewela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,181
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–55,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ambewela to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ambewela to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambewela to Sigiriya is 175 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ambewela to Sigiriya.
There are 1005+ hotels available in Sigiriya.