There are 4 ways to get from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maho Junction to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
3h 8mRs 3,386–7,143Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
3h 30mRs 2,397–4,343Drive 72.7 km
- Drive from Galgamuwa to Sigiriyacar 72.7 km
1h 45mRs 3,292–4,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Sigiriyataxi 72.7 km
1h 45mRs 8,000–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct train from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Galgamuwa and arriving at Habarana via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Galgamuwa and Sigiriya is 110 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Galgamuwa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho Junction station.
Galgamuwa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galgamuwa to Sigiriya is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Galgamuwa to Sigiriya.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Sigiriya.
What companies run services between Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho Junction to Habarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
Train from Galgamuwa to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–9,500
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