There are 5 ways to get from Peradeniya to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
4h 10mRs 2,903–5,168Train
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
5h 4mRs 3,403–7,168Drive 92.2 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Sigiriyacar 92.2 km
1h 38mRs 4,165–6,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Sigiriyataxi 92.2 km
1h 38mRs 6,500–8,000Train, bus via Dambulla
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
4h 39mRs 4,453–6,668
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Sigiriya is 133 km. The road distance is 92.2 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Sigiriya without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Peradeniya to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Sigiriya is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Peradeniya to Sigiriya.
There are 1005+ hotels available in Sigiriya.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Sigiriya via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 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
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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