There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 27mRs 28,999–127,737Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
8h 47mRs 3,528–7,304Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
4h 48mDrive 132.3 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Sigiriyacar 132.3 km
2h 29mRs 6,010–8,680Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Sigiriyataxi 132.3 km
2h 29mRs 20,000–25,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
6h 32m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Dambulla via Medawachchiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Habarana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Chilaw and Sigiriya is 183 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Chilaw to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Sigiriya via Medawachchiya and Dambulla in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Sigiriya via Ragama, Ragama, and Habarana in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 2,300–2,900
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
- 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/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–25,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Chilaw to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Sigiriya is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Chilaw to Sigiriya.
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