There are 5 ways to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
5h 54mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Mahaiyawa to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
6h 21mRs 2,910–5,178Train
- Take the train from Mahaiyawa to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
6h 45mRs 3,410–7,178Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriyacar 85.6 km
1h 31mRs 3,867–5,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriyataxi 85.6 km
1h 31mRs 4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Dambulla via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Mahaiyawa and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Cinnamon Citadel Kandy and Sigiriya is 171 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mahaiyawa station.
The best way to get from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya via Kandy, Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya via Mahaiyawa, Polgahawela, and Habarana in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mahaiyawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Mahaiyawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–6,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to Sigiriya.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Sigiriya.