| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 171 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Al Rashith Travels, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Tuktukdude Leisure |
Travelling between Colombo and Sigiriya is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 97.88 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 65.99.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Colombo and Sigiriya depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Sigiriya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Van does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Sigiriya.
Travelling between Colombo and Sigiriya can be as cheap as USD 65.99 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 97.88 if you buy a Real Lanka Holidays 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: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Cinnamon Air
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Al Rashith Travels
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