There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw Lake to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 23mRs 27,465–135,923Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakkapalliya to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
8h 37mRs 3,522–7,296Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
6h 5mDrive 138.7 km
- Drive from Kakkapalliya to Sigiriyacar 138.7 km
2h 23mRs 6,264–9,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kakkapalliya to Sigiriyataxi 138.7 km
2h 23mRs 21,000–26,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kakkapalliya to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
8h 48mRs 3,806–7,585
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Dambulla via Medawachchiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kakkapalliya and arriving at Habarana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Chilaw Lake and Sigiriya is 178 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kakkapalliya station.
The best way to get from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kakkapalliya to Sigiriya via Chilaw, Chilaw, Medawachchiya, and Dambulla in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kakkapalliya to Sigiriya via Ragama, Ragama, and Habarana in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kakkapalliya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Kakkapalliya to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–26,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Chilaw Lake to Sigiriya.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Sigiriya.