There are 5 ways to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
6h 57mRs 3,683–6,236Train
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
7h 21mRs 4,183–8,236Drive 121.2 km
- Drive from Pussellawa to Sigiriyacar 121.2 km
2h 10mRs 5,479–7,915Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pussellawa to Sigiriyataxi 121.2 km
2h 10mRs 6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Pussellawa to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
7h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pussellawa to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Pussellawa and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy, Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pussellawa to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Pussellawa and Sigiriya is 194 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.
The best way to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Pussellawa to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Pussellawa station.
Pussellawa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Pussellawa to Sigiriya is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Pussellawa, Central, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Pussellawa to Sigiriya via Gampola, Gampola, Polgahawela, and Habarana in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pussellawa to Sigiriya via Kandy, Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Pussellawa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pussellawa to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Pussellawa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pussellawa to Sigiriya is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Pussellawa to Sigiriya.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Sigiriya.