There are 6 ways to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 30mRs 30,228–139,188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
6h 14mRs 4,803–5,701Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Kiribathgodataxi
- Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Dambullabus
2h 57mTrain
- Take the train from Gampaha to Palugaswewatrain Colombo / ...
5h 40mRs 12,993–17,001Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Sigiriyacar 163.2 km
2h 48mRs 7,285–10,523Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Sigiriyataxi 163.2 km
2h 48mRs 44,000–55,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Dambulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Palugaswewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Sigiriya is 188 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malagala station.
Pinnawala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Sigiriya is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Western, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Palugaswewa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Sigiriya via Malagala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Dambulla in around 6h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Palugaswewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–55,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pinnawala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palugaswewa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Sigiriya is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Pinnawala to Sigiriya.
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