There are 7 ways to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
56 minRs 19,673–116,714Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
7h 24mRs 3,495–7,255Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus
5h 36mTrain, bus via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Waikkala to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
5h 56mRs 4,095–8,055Train, bus
- Take the train from Waikkala to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
7h 46mRs 3,778–7,545Drive 140 km
- Drive from Waikkal to Sigiriyacar 140 km
2h 28mRs 6,359–9,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkal to Sigiriyataxi 140 km
2h 28mRs 21,000–26,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Dambulla via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikkal to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Waikkala and arriving at Habarana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Waikkal and Sigiriya is 149 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Waikkal to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waikkala to Sigiriya via Kochchikade, Kochchikade, Armour street, and Dambulla in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Waikkala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Ragama to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Waikkala to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Waikkal to Sigiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Waikkal to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Sigiriya is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Waikkal to Sigiriya.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Sigiriya.