There are 6 ways to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
58 minRs 22,836–120,452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
3h 49mRs 2,355–4,390Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Dambullabus
3h 52mDrive 164.3 km
- Drive from Dematagoda to Sigiriyacar 164.3 km
2h 34mRs 7,426–10,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dematagoda to Sigiriyataxi 164.3 km
2h 34mRs 45,000–55,000Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
4h 50mRs 2,638–4,587
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dematagoda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dematagoda station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Dematagoda and Sigiriya is 161 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Dematagoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Dematagoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 49m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Dematagoda, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Habarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- 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 Fort Station to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Pettah to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Dematagoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Dematagoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dematagoda to Sigiriya is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Dematagoda to Sigiriya.
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