There are 5 ways to get from Sigiriya to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
10h 53mRs 2,372–6,648Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
11h 17mRs 4,572–6,948Drive 153.9 km
- Drive from Sigiriya to Badullacar 153.9 km
3h 6mRs 6,924–10,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Badullataxi 153.9 km
3h 6mRs 8,500–11,000Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 11mRs 3,527–7,413
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sigiriya to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sigiriya to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sigiriya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Sigiriya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Sigiriya and Badulla is 385 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Sigiriya to Badulla, including transfers.
Sigiriya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.
Sigiriya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Badulla is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Badulla Main Bus Station via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Badulla Station via Habarana and Polgahawela in around 12h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Sigiriya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Sigiriya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sigiriya to Badulla is 154 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sigiriya to Badulla.
There are 1326+ hotels available in Badulla.