There are 5 ways to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
9h 10mRs 4,010–5,101Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
11h 44mRs 3,043–5,372Drive 173.4 km
- Drive from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriyacar 173.4 km
3h 29mRs 7,804–11,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriyataxi 173.4 km
3h 29mRs 21,000–26,000Train
- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
12h 8mRs 3,543–7,372
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Nine Arch Bridge and Sigiriya is 380 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 9h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 9h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya via Ella, Kandy, and Dambulla in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya via Ella, Polgahawela, and Habarana in around 12h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- 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
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya is 173 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Nine Arch Bridge to Sigiriya.
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