There are 6 ways to get from Gampola to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
4h 57mRs 2,925–5,200Train, bus via Dambulla
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 26mRs 4,475–6,700Train
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
5h 51mRs 3,425–7,200Drive 105.8 km
- Drive from Gampola to Sigiriyacar 105.8 km
1h 53mRs 4,792–6,922Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Sigiriyataxi 105.8 km
1h 53mRs 5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
6h 47m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy, Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Gampola and Sigiriya is 157 km. The road distance is 105.8 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Sigiriya without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Gampola to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Gampola to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Sigiriya is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Sigiriya via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Sigiriya via Kandy, Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Bus from Gampola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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
Gampola to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Sigiriya is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Gampola to Sigiriya.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Sigiriya.