There are 8 ways to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 6mRs 26,760–152,726Bus via Moratuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Habaranabus
5h 28mRs 1,827–2,483Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
3h 38mRs 2,527–3,428Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
4h 1mRs 4,961–7,545Drive 167.4 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Sigiriyacar 167.4 km
2h 40mRs 7,535–10,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battaramulla to Sigiriyataxi 167.4 km
2h 40mRs 46,000–55,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
4h 56mRs 2,247–2,798Bus via Panadura
- Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus
6h 5m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya is to bus via Moratuwa which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Sigiriya is 168 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, depart from Kandy station.
Battaramulla to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 38m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Magical Srilanka operates a bus from Kandy to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 6,156 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,156
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
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 Moratuwa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Panadura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Battaramulla to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, arrive at Dambulla station.
Battaramulla to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Sigiriya is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Battaramulla to Sigiriya.
There are 1067+ hotels available in Sigiriya.