There are 6 ways to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kosgoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2h 19mRs 42,752–143,989Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
7h 51mRs 3,226–4,679Bus
- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Dambullabus
4h 41mRs 6,649–8,231Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
6h 29mRs 8,375–13,061Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Kosgoda to Sigiriyacar 232.6 km
3h 33mRs 10,515–15,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kosgoda to Sigiriyataxi 232.6 km
3h 33mRs 25,000–31,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 42000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kosgoda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kosgoda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Habarana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kosgoda and Sigiriya is 233 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kosgoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Kosgoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Kosgoda to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Kosgoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kosgoda to Sigiriya via Aluthgama, Fort Station, and Habarana in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Fort Station to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–34,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kosgoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kosgoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kosgoda to Sigiriya is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Kosgoda to Sigiriya.
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