There are 5 ways to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5hRs 4,582–6,878Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
5h 3mRs 2,944–5,156Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
5h 37mRs 3,427–7,113Drive 92.3 km
- Drive from Sigiriya to Peradeniyacar 92.3 km
1h 37mRs 4,186–6,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Peradeniyataxi 92.3 km
1h 37mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sigiriya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Sigiriya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Sigiriya and Peradeniya is 170 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Sigiriya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Sigiriya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Peradeniya is to bus which takes 5h and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Peradeniya via Dambulla, Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Sarasaviuyana via Habarana and Polgahawela in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Sigiriya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Sigiriya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sigiriya to Peradeniya is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sigiriya to Peradeniya.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Peradeniya.