Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla
From Kandy, Sigiriya and Dambulla make an easy day trip. Book a seat on a shared van.
- Distanceabout 90 km by road
- By vanabout 2½ hours
- Best forSigiriya Rock, Dambulla cave temple, Pidurangala
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Plan the day
Leave Kandy early, climb Sigiriya in the cool of the morning, visit Dambulla after lunch and return in the evening.
Trains and buses run on this route every day; check Sri Lanka Railways and the bus operators for current times and fares.
How JoinTrip works
- Pick a trip and your seat.
- Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
- Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.
Questions
How far is Sigiriya from Kandy?
About 90 km, roughly 2½ hours by road.