There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
2h 41mRs 3,796–4,386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
3h 9mRs 2,672–4,858Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Sigiriyacar 125.6 km
2h 13mRs 5,737–8,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Sigiriyataxi 125.6 km
2h 13mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Passikudah and Sigiriya is 152 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Passikudah to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Sigiriya is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Sigiriya is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Passikudah to Sigiriya.
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