Taxi in Sigiriya
Central Province
The rock fortress and the Cultural Triangle. Usually visited alongside Dambulla and Polonnaruwa.
Journeys to and from Sigiriya
| Journey | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya → Colombo Airport (CMB) | 151 km | 3 hr 35 min |
Rs 17,565
Mini / Small Car
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| Sigiriya → Dambulla | 17 km | 30 min |
Rs 2,155
Mini / Small Car
|
| Sigiriya → Colombo | 175 km | 4 hr |
Rs 20,325
Mini / Small Car
|
| Sigiriya → Kandy | 90 km | 2 hr 15 min |
Rs 10,550
Mini / Small Car
|
Getting to and from Sigiriya
This is the dry zone, and the roads show it: flat, straight and considerably faster than anything in the hills. The run up from Colombo is long but easy, and the section through the Cultural Triangle between Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa is some of the most comfortable driving on the island. Elephants cross the roads around the reservoirs at dusk, which is a genuine reason not to plan a late arrival.
Arranging a pickup
The hotels are scattered across a wide area of scrub rather than gathered in a town, and several are a long way down unsealed side tracks, so the name of the property matters more here than anywhere else on the island. Most people visit the rock at first light and want a driver waiting afterwards rather than a fresh booking.
Going somewhere else?
These are the journeys we are asked for most. We drive anywhere on the island — enter your pickup and drop-off for a fixed price.
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