There are 6 ways to get from Matugama to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Matugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 43mRs 38,850–140,560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Dambullabus
4h 34mRs 4,294–5,447Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
6h 21mRs 6,005–10,261Drive 214.1 km
- Drive from Matugama to Sigiriyacar 214.1 km
3h 7mRs 9,732–14,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Sigiriyataxi 214.1 km
3h 7mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
6h 47mRs 5,908–7,007
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Matugama to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Habarana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Matugama and Sigiriya is 223 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Matugama to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Matugama to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Matugama to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Sigiriya via Kalutara South, Fort Station, and Habarana in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Kalutara to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–31,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matugama to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Matugama to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Sigiriya is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Matugama to Sigiriya.
There are 1099+ hotels available in Sigiriya.