There are 5 ways to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 19mRs 3,287–3,630Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 39mRs 2,594–4,743Train
- Take the train from Palugaswewa to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 40mRs 3,285–6,946Drive 89.1 km
- Drive from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandycar 89.1 km
1h 32mRs 3,980–5,748Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandytaxi 89.1 km
1h 32mRs 6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palugaswewa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya and Kandy is 183 km. The road distance is 89.1 km.
The best way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy, including transfers.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palugaswewa station.
The best way to get from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy via Palugaswewa and Polgahawela in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Palugaswewa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- 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 Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
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 Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya to Kandy.
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