There are 6 ways to get from Pannala to Sigiriya by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 15mRs 23,020–120,670Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warakapola to Habaranabus
3h 17mRs 3,318–4,213Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pannala to Warakapolataxi
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
2h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Mirigama to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
4h 55mRs 3,337–5,625Drive 117.5 km
- Drive from Pannala to Sigiriyacar 117.5 km
2h 3mRs 5,341–7,714Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pannala to Sigiriyataxi 117.5 km
2h 3mRs 6,500–8,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pannala to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pannala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pannala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Mirigama and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Pannala and Sigiriya is 161 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Pannala to Sigiriya without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Pannala to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Pannala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Warakapola station.
Pannala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mirigama station.
The best way to get from Pannala to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 55m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mirigama to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mirigama to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–8,000
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
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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More Questions & Answers
Pannala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Pannala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pannala to Sigiriya is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Pannala to Sigiriya.
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