Kandy to Sigiriya

   Kandy to Sigiriya Road Distance 91 Km
   Kandy to Sigiriya Aerial Distance 75 km
  Kandy to Sigiriya Travel Time 2 hours 56 Mins

How to reach Sigiriya from Kandy

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The eighth wonder of the world, Sigiriya, also known as the Lion’s Rock, is an ancient fortress situated in Matale District, near Dambulla, Sri Lanka. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, the fifth-century city is loaded with spectacular features including landscaped gardens, wall fortifications, and monastery. This granite rock is a 200-meter high star tourist attraction with its ruins of the royal palace at its peak. 

Let’s check out some of the best ways to get to Sigiriya from Kandy.

Knowing The Details

1. Kandy to Sigiriya by Road
2. Kandy to Sigiriya by Train
3. Popular Routes to Sigiriya
4. Popular Routes from Kandy
5. Places to Visit in Sigiriya
6. Hotels in Sigiriya

Sigiriya Travel Packages

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1. Kandy to Sigiriya by Road

Kandy to Sigiriya by carTravel by Road
With a distance of about 91 kilometers, the best route to take by car is through Kandy road to Jaffna Highway. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach via this route. The other route is through Ambepussa to Kurunegala to Trincomalee Highway and the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Visitors can either go by private car or just hire a taxi. 

Kandy to Sigiriya by bus

The cheapest way to get to Sigiriya from Kandy is by bus. There is a direct bus from Kandy to Sigiriya that leaves early in the morning at 7:30am. Alternatively, you can also take the bus from Kandy to Dambulla and from Dambulla bus station, take another bus to Sigiriya. This journey takes approximately 4 hours to reach.

2. Kandy to Sigiriya by Train

There is no train connection available on this route.

Popular Routes to Sigiriya

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Colombo to Sigiriya 4 Hours 34 Minutes 177 Km
Kandy to Sigiriya 2 hours 56 Mins 91 Km
Dambulla to Sigiriya 25 mins 17.2 km

Popular Routes from Kandy

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Kandy to Colombo 3 Hours 123 km
Kandy to Ella 3 Hours 40 Minutes 137 Km
Kandy to Sigiriya 2 hours 56 Mins 91 Km
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya 2 hour 75 km