There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 23mRs 4,259–6,276Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Palugaswewatrain Colombo / ...
6h 5mRs 3,259–6,976Drive 89 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriyacar 89 km
1h 32mRs 3,974–5,740Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriyataxi 89 km
1h 32mRs 6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Habaranabus
5h 54mRs 3,761–4,580
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Palugaswewa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Kandy and Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya is 160 km. The road distance is 89 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4600 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya via Polgahawela and Palugaswewa in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Habarana in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Palugaswewa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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
Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kandy to Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya.
There are 1091+ hotels available in Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya.