| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 171 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Tuktukdude Leisure |
Travelling between Colombo and Sigiriya is possible by Train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 155.13 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 58.44.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 12 hours to travel between Colombo and Sigiriya depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Sigiriya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Van does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Sigiriya.
Travelling between Colombo and Sigiriya can be as cheap as USD 58.44 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 155.13 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Sigiriya.
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.
Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays
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.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Tuktukdude Leisure
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