There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
1h 48mRs 1,165–3,706Train
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
2h 31mRs 2,271–4,266Drive 72 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Sigiriyacar 72 km
1h 12mRs 3,254–4,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Sigiriyataxi 72 km
1h 12mRs 4,000–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Sigiriya is 72 km. The road distance is 72 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–240 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Habarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,900
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kurunegala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Sigiriya is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kurunegala to Sigiriya.
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