Sigiriya to Colombo

Sigiriya to Colombo

Sigiriya
Colombo
Sun, Jun 2
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Sigiriya to Colombo Schedule

Sigiriya to Colombo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 26,263
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 04:47 - 00:00LKR 3,125
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 09:08 - 15:15LKR 2,180
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 13:41 - 18:40LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 14:29 - 18:40LKR 1,760
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 20:50 - 03:30LKR 2,390
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class Sleeperette 23:12 - 04:53LKR 2,600

Transportation from Sigiriya to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Sigiriya to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h 2m
Earliest Departure4:47 AM
Latest Departure11:12 PM
Departures per day24
Distance179 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Sigiriya to Colombo

Travelling between Sigiriya and Colombo is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 314.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.86.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 20 hours to travel between Sigiriya and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Sigiriya and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 2m. Train does a much slower job and take about 19h 13m to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Sigiriya to Colombo?

Travelling between Sigiriya and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 5.86 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 314.61 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sigiriya and Colombo ?

  • 13 from Sigiriya to Colombo starting from 04:47 Habarana until 23:12 Gal Oya
  • 11 from Sigiriya to Colombo starting from 00:00 Habarana until 00:00 Habarana

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sigiriya to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Sigiriya and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Sigiriya to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% bought a taxi ride