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How to get fromSigiriya to Nuwara Eliyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 33m
    Rs 1,972–5,048

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train Colombo
    9h 37m
    Rs 3,694–6,356

  3. Drive 160.4 km

    1. Drive from Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliyacar car 160.4 km
    2h 53m
    Rs 7,197–10,396

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 160.4 km
    2h 53m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 33m.

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