What is the cheapest way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa is to Mini Bus and bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

The fastest way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Sigiriya and Kottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sigiriya to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kottawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sigiriya and Kottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Sigiriya to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

The distance between Sigiriya and Kottawa is 184 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.

How do I travel from Sigiriya to Kottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa without a car is to Mini Bus and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900.

How long does it take to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sigiriya to Kottawa bus from?

Sigiriya to Kottawa bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, depart from Dambulla station.

Where do I catch the Sigiriya to Kottawa train from?

Sigiriya to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.

Train or bus from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

The best way to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa is to Mini Bus and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Sigiriya to Kottawa bus arrive?

Sigiriya to Kottawa bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Sigiriya to Kottawa train arrive?

Sigiriya to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Sigiriya to Kottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sigiriya to Kottawa is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Sigiriya to Kottawa.

Where can I stay near Kottawa?

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Sigiriya to Kottawa - 6 ways to travel via train, Mini Bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sigiriya to Kottawa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Mini Bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kottawabus Colombo-Passara / ...
3h 54m
Rs 4,096–4,818
Train
1. Take the train from Habarana to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 35m
Rs 7,027–10,313
Drive 171.3 km
1. Drive from Sigiriya to Kottawacar 171.3 km
2h 36m
Rs 7,784–11,243
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Kottawataxi 171.3 km
2h 36m
Rs 47,000–60,000
Bus via Dambulla
1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
5h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
5h 24m

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Distance: 184.1 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Kottawa via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Habarana to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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