There are 6 ways to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kaduwela
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus
5h 7mRs 3,783–4,271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galle to Dambullabus
5h 50mRs 1,882–2,671Train
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
7h 46mRs 2,503–7,368Drive 273.9 km
- Drive from Galle Fort to Sigiriyacar 273.9 km
3h 46mRs 12,374–17,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Sigiriyataxi 273.9 km
3h 46mRs 30,000–36,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
21h 51mRs 18,109–102,230
Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle Fort station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Dambulla via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle Fort to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Habarana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Galle Fort and Sigiriya is 275 km. The road distance is 273.9 km.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya without a car is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Galle Fort to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle Fort to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Sigiriya is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 21h 51m.
What companies run services between Galle Fort, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Sigiriya via Galle Bus Station, Kadawatha, and Dambulla in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Sigiriya via Galle, Fort Station, and Habarana in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galle Fort to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle Fort to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Fort to Sigiriya is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Galle Fort to Sigiriya.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Sigiriya.