There are 4 ways to get from Ramboda 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
best- Take the train from Watagoda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
8h 49mRs 4,688–8,822Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
9h 36mRs 3,204–4,428Drive 136.9 km
- Drive from Ramboda to Sigiriyacar 136.9 km
2h 27mRs 6,181–8,928Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ramboda to Sigiriyataxi 136.9 km
2h 27mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ramboda to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ramboda to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ramboda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Dambulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ramboda to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Watagoda and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Ramboda and Sigiriya is 293 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Ramboda to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Ramboda to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Ramboda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ramboda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Watagoda station.
The best way to get from Ramboda to Sigiriya is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Ramboda, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ramboda to Sigiriya via Watagoda, Polgahawela, and Habarana in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ramboda to Sigiriya via Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Dambulla in around 9h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Watagoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ramboda to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ramboda to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ramboda to Sigiriya is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ramboda to Sigiriya.
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