There are 5 ways to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Habaranabus
2h 19mRs 3,130–4,049Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain Trincomalee
2h 26mRs 3,606–5,962Drive 106 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Sigiriyacar 106 km
1h 54mRs 4,780–6,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Sigiriyataxi 106 km
1h 54mRs 11,000–14,000Bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Habaranabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 27mRs 4,831–5,709
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Sigiriya is 113 km. The road distance is 106 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Nilaveli to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from 04 kanuwa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Nilaveli to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Nilaveli to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Sigiriya is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Nilaveli to Sigiriya.
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