There are 6 ways to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 1mRs 23,057–138,351Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yakkala to Dambullabus
2h 42mRs 1,766–2,346Train
- Take the train from Gampaha to Palugaswewatrain Colombo / ...
4h 57mRs 2,947–5,128Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Yakkala to Sigiriyacar 137.1 km
2h 6mRs 5,863–8,468Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yakkala to Sigiriyataxi 137.1 km
2h 6mRs 7,500–9,500Bus via Yakkala
- Take the bus from Yakkala to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
3h 30mRs 3,371–3,791
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yakkala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Yakkala to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Palugaswewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Yakkala and Sigiriya is 154 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Yakkala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Yakkala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 42m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Yakkala, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Yakkala to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Palugaswewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- 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 Yakkala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Yakkala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Yakkala to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yakkala to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palugaswewa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yakkala to Sigiriya is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Yakkala to Sigiriya.
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