There are 4 ways to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
3h 17mRs 2,686–3,848Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
4h 55mRs 4,484–6,745Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Kattankudy to Sigiriyacar 157.1 km
2h 42mRs 6,906–9,975Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Sigiriyataxi 157.1 km
2h 42mRs 8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattankudy to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattankudy to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Kattankudy and Sigiriya is 184 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kattankudy to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Kattankudy to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,700–2,700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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 Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kattankudy to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kattankudy to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankudy to Sigiriya is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kattankudy to Sigiriya.
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