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How to get fromSigiriya to Kalpitiyaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sigiriya to Kalpitiya by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ottappuwa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the taxi from Tambuttegam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 20m
    Rs 13,316–16,542

  2. Drive 174.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sigiriya to Kalpitiyacar car 174.1 km
    3h 20m
    Rs 7,869–11,366

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 174.1 km
    3h 20m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 54m

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  • Distance: 214.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Sigiriya to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Anuradhapura, take the line 57 bus to Tambuttegam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Sigiriya to Kalpitiya in around 3h 20m.

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