There are 7 ways to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
2h 4mRs 2,472–3,213Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
3h 8mRs 2,936–5,170Drive 102.5 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Sigiriyacar 102.5 km
1h 43mRs 4,631–6,690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Sigiriyataxi 102.5 km
1h 43mRs 5,500–7,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 42mRs 31,880–141,141Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
2h 34mRs 4,023–4,713Bus #2
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
2h 34mRs 2,472–3,213
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kegalle and Sigiriya is 103 km. The road distance is 102.5 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kegalle to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Habarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kegalle to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Sigiriya is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kegalle to Sigiriya.
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