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Galle to Sigiriya

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3 h 54 min
273 km.
from $15
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Seven ways to Travel from Galle to Sigiriya

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Cheapest
By car (273 km)
3 h 54 min
273 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 54 min
273 km.
from $10.39
Bus via Dambulla
4 h 53 min
218 km.
from $13.22
Train, Bus
7 h 24 min
218 km.
from $11.22
Train
7 h 16 min
218 km.
from $12.09
Bus
7 h 16 min
218 km.
from $18.96
Taxi, Plane
2 h 27 min
218 km.
from $412.80

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 Galle to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.13
Train from Fort Station to Habarana
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.32
Train from Galle to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.76–$7.03

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kadawatha to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kadawatha to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Kadawatha to Habarana
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$2.29
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 Galle to Sigiriya?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Sigiriya is to train which costs $5.11 - $14.13 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Sigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $347.83 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Galle to Sigiriya?

The distance between Galle and Sigiriya is 274 km. The road distance is 273.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Sigiriya without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 4h 53m and costs $10.87 - $14.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Galle to Sigiriya, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Sigiriya?

The best way to get from Galle to Sigiriya is to bus via Dambulla which takes 4h 53m and costs $10.87 - $14.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.11 - $14.13 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $217.39 - $532.61 and takes 22h 25m.

Can I drive from Galle to Sigiriya?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Sigiriya is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Galle 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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