There are 6 ways to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Yakkalabus
- Take the taxi from Yakkala to Pinnawalataxi
3h 31mRs 11,811–14,335Bus via Malagala
cheapest- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 23mRs 4,722–7,818Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 56mRs 11,327–16,313Drive 162.7 km
- Drive from Sigiriya to Pinnawalacar 162.7 km
2h 47mRs 7,263–10,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya to Pinnawalataxi 162.7 km
2h 47mRs 44,000–55,000Bus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgamabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
5h 59mRs 5,572–8,548
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala is to bus via Malagala which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sigiriya to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Malagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sigiriya to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Sigiriya and Pinnawala is 176 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Sigiriya to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.
Sigiriya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Sigiriya to Pinnawala is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can bus via Malagala, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Western, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sigiriya to Pinnawala via Dambulla, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Malagala in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–55,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Sigiriya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sigiriya to Pinnawala is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Sigiriya to Pinnawala.
There are 731+ hotels available in Pinnawala.