There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Habaranabus
2h 4mRs 2,573–3,291Train
- Take the train from China Bay to Habaranatrain Trincomalee
2h 26mRs 3,686–6,056Drive 93.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriyacar 93.7 km
1h 48mRs 4,227–6,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriyataxi 93.7 km
1h 48mRs 10,000–13,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambullabus Trincomalee
2h 56mRs 2,842–5,669
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Trincomalee District (Region) and Sigiriya is 94 km. The road distance is 93.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Sigiriya.
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