There are 7 ways to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
42 minRs 17,980–132,350Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
4h 9mRs 3,352–4,325Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
6h 49mRs 3,477–7,230Drive 147.3 km
- Drive from Seeduwa to Sigiriyacar 147.3 km
2h 24mRs 6,299–9,098Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seeduwa to Sigiriyataxi 147.3 km
2h 24mRs 40,000–48,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
5h 21mRs 4,077–8,030Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
6h 40mRs 3,761–7,520
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya is to bus and Mini Bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seeduwa station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Seeduwa to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Seeduwa and arriving at Habarana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Seeduwa and Sigiriya is 136 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Seeduwa to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Seeduwa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Seeduwa to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 4h 9m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Seeduwa, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seeduwa to Sigiriya via Katunayake Airport Bus Station, Kandy, and Dambulla in around 4h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
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
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,167
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Seeduwa to Sigiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Seeduwa to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seeduwa to Sigiriya is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Seeduwa to Sigiriya.
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