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How to get fromSigiriya to Nawalapitiyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyataxi taxi
    3h 37m
    Rs 5,044–6,256

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo
    5h 24m
    Rs 2,961–5,235

  3. Drive 122.9 km

    1. Drive from Sigiriya to Nawalapitiyacar car 122.9 km
    2h 11m
    Rs 5,516–7,967

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Nawalapitiyataxi taxi 122.9 km
    2h 11m
    Rs 6,500–8,500

  5. Bus, train via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo
    5h 34m
    Rs 4,472–6,748

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo
    6h 28m
    Rs 3,427–7,213

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Nawalapitiya via Habarana and Polgahawela in around 6h 28m.

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