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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balapitiya to Sigiriya

Composite routes from Balapitiya to Sigiriya

Cheapest
3 h 37 min
Car
243 km.
from $13
Other
6 h 50 min
200 km.
from $13.28
7 h 40 min
200 km.
from $12.74
22 h 56 min
Taxi, Plane
200 km.
from $374.58
2 h 10 min
Taxi, Plane
200 km.
from $380.92

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$584.37
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.78
Train from Fort Station to Habarana
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.32

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.02–$1.91
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya is to train which costs $7.07 - $13.04 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $326.09 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

The distance between Balapitiya and Sigiriya is 317 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.

How do I travel from Balapitiya to Sigiriya without a car?

The best way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $7.07 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya, including transfers.

Train or bus from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

The best way to get from Balapitiya to Sigiriya is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $7.07 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 7h 40m.

Can I drive from Balapitiya to Sigiriya?

Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Sigiriya is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Balapitiya to Sigiriya.

Where can I stay near Sigiriya?

There are 752+ hotels available in Sigiriya. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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