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Katunayake, Sri Lanka → Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Sigiriya

Composite routes from Katunayake to Sigiriya

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
152 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
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 Gampaha to Palugaswewa
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.14–$3.68

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
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 Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya is to bus which costs $4.67 - $7.07 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $206.52 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Sigiriya is 133 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $31.52 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $206.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $40.22 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $4.67 - $7.07 and takes 5h 47m.

Can I drive from Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Sigiriya is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Katunayake (Station) 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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