There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
2h 56mRs 2,266–4,259Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
3h 3mRs 3,328–3,799Drive 121.6 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriyacar 121.6 km
2h 3mRs 5,488–7,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriyataxi 121.6 km
2h 3mRs 6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Valaichchenai Station and Sigiriya is 127 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai Station, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Valaichchenai Station to Sigiriya.
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