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How to get fromSigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colonyby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colony by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    4h 9m

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    2. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    Rs 4,606–7,112

  3. Drive 183.1 km

    1. Drive from Sigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar car 183.1 km
    3h 36m
    Rs 8,263–11,935

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi 183.1 km
    3h 36m
    Rs 10,000–12,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    4h 38m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Sigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can drive from Sigiriya to Nuwaraeliya Colony in around 3h 36m.

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