There are 5 ways to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from China Bay to Habaranatrain Trincomalee
2h 10mRs 2,763–4,965Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambullabus Trincomalee
2h 49mRs 2,324–5,058Bus
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Habaranabus
2h 10mRs 2,883–3,658Drive 93.4 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Sigiriyacar 93.4 km
1h 41mRs 3,999–5,776Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Sigiriyataxi 93.4 km
1h 41mRs 6,500–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Kinniya and Sigiriya is 105 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kinniya to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Kinniya to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Sigiriya is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from China Bay to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kinniya to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Kinniya to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Sigiriya is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kinniya to Sigiriya.
There are 1002+ hotels available in Sigiriya.