There are 7 ways to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus
2h 16mRs 1,858–2,391Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
3h 35mRs 1,444–1,843Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 4mRs 1,977–3,900Drive 165.7 km
- Drive from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombocar 165.7 km
2h 34mRs 7,410–10,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombotaxi 165.7 km
2h 34mRs 45,000–55,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 36mRs 1,534–3,922Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 6mRs 3,077–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo is to Mini Bus which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya and Colombo is 166 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo, including transfers.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, depart from Dambulla station.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo is to Mini Bus which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Magical Srilanka operates a bus from Dambulla to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 6,362 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Habarana to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Dambulla to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,362
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, arrive at Kandy station.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Colombo.
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