Facts about the transport from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 23m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:42 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:24 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 59 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway |
Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
Best Options
$6
$71
Other Options
Transportation from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
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Trains$ 5.22
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Taxis$ 56.66
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Sigiriya
To Sigiriya
From Polonnaruwa
Popular Routes in Sri Lanka
How to get from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
Travelling between Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 70.34 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.22.
How long does it take to get from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Train will bring you to your destination in 23m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 31m to reach Polonnaruwa.
How much does it cost to get from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa?
Travelling between Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa can be as cheap as USD 5.22 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 70.34 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 Polonnaruwa ?
- 10 from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa starting from 00:42 Gal Oya until 19:24 Habarana
- 2 from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa starting from 00:00 Habarana until 00:00 Habarana
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa.
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 Polonnaruwa
Ceylon Roots
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 Polonnaruwa?
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
- 100% took a train