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Nuwara Eliya District to Sigiriya

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3 h 5 min
166 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Nuwara Eliya District to Sigiriya

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Cheapest
By car (166 km)
3 h 5 min
166 km.
from $9
Other
Rideshare
3 h 5 min
166 km.
from $6.32
Bus
9 h 37 min
108 km.
from $13.48
Train, Bus
10 h 55 min
108 km.
from $10.41

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Radella to Fort
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.07

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.92
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs $5.43 - $9.78 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) and Sigiriya is 332 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $7.61 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Sigiriya is 167 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) 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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