There are 7 ways to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
54 minRs 19,765–116,823Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yakkala to Habaranabus
3h 19mRs 2,107–2,781Train
- Take the train from Gampaha to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
4h 57mRs 2,332–4,357Drive 141.6 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Sigiriyacar 141.6 km
2h 12mRs 6,433–9,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Sigiriyataxi 141.6 km
2h 12mRs 7,500–9,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
3h 42mRs 2,909–5,176Bus via Colombo Fort
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
5h 8mRs 2,661–4,620
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Gampaha and Sigiriya is 150 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Gampaha to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Gampaha to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 19m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Yakkala to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- 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 Gampaha to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- 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
Train from Gampaha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Yakkala to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.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
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More Questions & Answers
Gampaha to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Gampaha to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Sigiriya is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Gampaha to Sigiriya.
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