Sigiriya Travel Information

Get to Sigiriya From Colombo

You can reach Sigiriya from Colombo either by Bus, Train, Tuk tuk, flight and rented vehicle.

4 hours journey by bus to Sigiriya from Colombo
The journey is rather tiresome considering there’s no direct bus straight to Sigiriya.
If you’re taking route from Colombo to Sigiriya, hop on either a No. 15 bus to Anuradhapura, No. 48 bus to Kaduruwela (Polonnaruwa) or a No. 49 bus to Trinco and get off from Dambulla (Rs. 190, Normal) or Habarana (Rs. 210, Normal). These buses run throughout the day, so you wouldn't have a problem finding one.

5-6 hours journey to Sigiriya from Colombo by train
The closest railway station to Sigiriya is Habarana Station, 15km away. There’s only one train that runs back and forth daily, so this makes things a little inconvenient unless you plan your trip accordingly. Note that taking the train is the slowest way to get there.
According to Fort Railway Station, a reserved 3rd class ticket costs Rs. 480 while a reserved seat in 2nd class costs Rs. 600. That’s a little pricey considering the travel time and convenience when weighing out your options.

Take a car; it’s the best way to get there. On the road, you’ve got two routes that take you to Sigiriya. The traditional route takes the A01 (Kandy Road) up to Ambepussa where you turn off to Kurunegala on the A06. If you’re lucky and there’s no traffic, the drive should take about 3 hours tops.
It will take you 3-4 hours to get to Sigiriya on a normal day. It all depends on your luck with the traffic.
Average cost per km varies from Rs 35 to 60 (for round trip) depends on the vehicle type

30 minutes journey by flight to SIgiriya From Colombo Airport
Cinnamon Air operates daily flights from their domestic terminal in Katunayake to the Air Force airstrip in Sigiriya. At USD 223, it’s the most expensive way to get there but the experience you get up in the sky is unlike any other.
If the weather’s good to you, the experience up in the air is magical. The flight to Sigiriya lasts a mere 30 minutes (as opposed to at least 3-4 hours on the road) and offers great panoramic views at a cruising altitude close to 5000 feet

4 hours journey by bus to Sigiriya from Colombo
The journey is rather tiresome considering there’s no direct bus straight to Sigiriya.
If you’re taking route from Pettah (Colombo), hop on either a No. 15 bus to Anuradhapura, No. 48 bus to Kaduruwela (Polonnaruwa) or a No. 49 bus to Trinco and get off from Dambulla (Rs. 190, Normal) or Habarana (Rs. 210, Normal). These buses run throughout the day, so you wouldn't have a problem finding one.

5-6 hours journey to Sigiriya from Colombo by train
The closest railway station to Sigiriya is Habarana, 15km away. There’s only one train that runs back and forth daily, so this makes things a little inconvenient unless you plan your trip accordingly. Note that taking the train is the slowest way to get there.
According to Fort Railway Station, a reserved 3rd class ticket costs Rs. 480 while a reserved seat in 2nd class costs Rs. 600. That’s a little pricey considering the travel time and convenience when weighing out your options.

Take a car; it’s the best way to get there. On the road, you’ve got two routes that take you to Sigiriya. The traditional route takes the A01 (Kandy Road) up to Ambepussa where you turn off to Kurunegala on the A06. If you’re lucky and there’s no traffic, the drive should take about 3 hours tops.
It will take you 3-4 hours to get to Sigiriya on a normal day. It all depends on your luck with the traffic.
Average cost per km varies from Rs 35 to 60 (for round trip) depends on the vehicle type

30 minutes journey by flight to SIgiriya From Colombo Airport
Cinnamon Air operates daily flights from their domestic terminal in Katunayake to the Air Force airstrip in Sigiriya. At USD 223, it’s the most expensive way to get there but the experience you get up in the sky is unlike any other.
If the weather’s good to you, the experience up in the air is magical. The flight to Sigiriya lasts a mere 30 minutes (as opposed to at least 3-4 hours on the road) and offers great panoramic views at a cruising altitude close to 5000 feet

4 hours journey by bus to Sigiriya from Colombo
The journey is rather tiresome considering there’s no direct bus straight to Sigiriya.
If you’re taking route from Pettah (Colombo), hop on either a No. 15 bus to Anuradhapura, No. 48 bus to Kaduruwela (Polonnaruwa) or a No. 49 bus to Trinco and get off from Dambulla (Rs. 190, Normal) or Habarana (Rs. 210, Normal). These buses run throughout the day, so you wouldn't have a problem finding one.

5-6 hours journey to Sigiriya from Colombo by train
The closest railway station to Sigiriya is Habarana, 15km away. There’s only one train that runs back and forth daily, so this makes things a little inconvenient unless you plan your trip accordingly. Note that taking the train is the slowest way to get there.
According to Fort Railway Station, a reserved 3rd class ticket costs Rs. 480 while a reserved seat in 2nd class costs Rs. 600. That’s a little pricey considering the travel time and convenience when weighing out your options.

Take a car; it’s the best way to get there. On the road, you’ve got two routes that take you to Sigiriya. The traditional route takes the A01 (Kandy Road) up to Ambepussa where you turn off to Kurunegala on the A06. If you’re lucky and there’s no traffic, the drive should take about 3 hours tops.
It will take you 3-4 hours to get to Sigiriya on a normal day. It all depends on your luck with the traffic.
Average cost per km varies from Rs 35 to 60 (for round trip) depends on the vehicle type

30 minutes journey by flight to SIgiriya From Colombo Airport
Cinnamon Air operates daily flights from their domestic terminal in Katunayake to the Air Force airstrip in Sigiriya. At USD 223, it’s the most expensive way to get there but the experience you get up in the sky is unlike any other.
If the weather’s good to you, the experience up in the air is magical. The flight to Sigiriya lasts a mere 30 minutes (as opposed to at least 3-4 hours on the road) and offers great panoramic views at a cruising altitude close to 5000 feet