Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Trincomalee to Sigiriya

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Trincomalee to Sigiriya Schedule

Trincomalee to Sigiriya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 24,297
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 12:15 - 14:29LKR 1,760
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 19:00 - 20:50LKR 3,545

Transportation from Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Facts about the transport from Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure12:15 PM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day5
Distance71 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Travelling between Trincomalee and Sigiriya is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 89.77 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.24.

How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to Sigiriya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Trincomalee and Sigiriya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Trincomalee and Sigiriya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 2h 14m to reach Sigiriya.

How much does it cost to get from Trincomalee to Sigiriya?

Travelling between Trincomalee and Sigiriya can be as cheap as USD 5.24 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 89.77 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 Trincomalee and Sigiriya ?

  • 4 from Trincomalee to Sigiriya starting from 12:15 Trincomalee until 19:00 Trincomalee
  • 1 from Trincomalee to Sigiriya starting from 00:00 Trincomalee until 00:00 Trincomalee

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Trincomalee to Sigiriya.

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 Trincomalee and Sigiriya

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 Trincomalee to Sigiriya?

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