There are 6 ways to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
45 minRs 19,033–133,594Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yakkala to Dambullabus
3h 1mRs 2,702–3,525Train
- Take the train from Gampaha to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
5h 8mRs 2,972–5,195Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Minuwangoda to Sigiriyacar 135.9 km
2h 11mRs 5,976–8,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minuwangoda to Sigiriyataxi 135.9 km
2h 11mRs 7,500–9,000Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
5h 31mRs 4,592–5,491
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Minuwangoda and Sigiriya is 140 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Minuwangoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Minuwangoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 1m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Minuwangoda, Western, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Yakkala to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Yakkala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minuwangoda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Minuwangoda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minuwangoda to Sigiriya is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Minuwangoda to Sigiriya.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Sigiriya.