Negombo to Sigiriya

Negombo to Sigiriya

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Negombo to Sigiriya Destination Reviews

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Tino E
Unfortunately, the driver was 30 minutes late and then took us to another driver. We found that a bit strange. However, the driver was very friendly and drove very safely. The vehicle that picked us up first was very old and did not match the photo at all.
Negombo to Sigiriya, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Feb 9, 2026
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Dm H
Nice driver on time 12go order process entails too many additional costs.
Negombo to Sigiriya, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Jan 25, 2026
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Joan M
Excellent driving, friendly and chatty.
Negombo to Sigiriya, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Oct 10, 2025
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Magdalena C
It was very pleasent journey with very nice driver. We even got an ice cream. I did mistake my adress , thought i stay in sigiriya but it was Dombulla, and her still took me to dombulla. Many thanks guys
Negombo to Sigiriya, Van Minivan, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Aug 18, 2025
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Negombo to Sigiriya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$49.64
  4.8
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$68.80
  5.0
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$77.40
  5.0
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Van 6pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$86.00
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Van 8pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$94.60
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+3h 31m
$94.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 8pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$73.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 12pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$87.60
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+2h 25m
$92.17
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+2h 25m
$92.06
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+2h 25m
$126.73
Taxi
Magical Sri Lanka
Minivan 5pax
Any time
+3h
$74.00
Taxi
Magical Sri Lanka
Standard 2pax
Any time
+3h
$46.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Economy 3pax
Any time
+3h 10m
$68.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 12pax
Any time
+3h 14m
$91.80
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 8pax
Any time
+3h 14m
$76.50
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 14m
$52.02
Van
Real Lanka Holidays
Minivan
09:30
13:00
$25.00

How to get from Negombo to Sigiriya

When you want to get from Negombo to Sigiriya, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 139.20. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 52.16.

How far is Negombo from Sigiriya?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Negombo to Sigiriya. Your trip will be a total of 150 miles (241 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

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

The travel time from Negombo to Sigiriya can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 5 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Negombo to Sigiriya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 52.16 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 139.20.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Negombo to Sigiriya:

  • Van price : USD 26.27 - USD 31.29;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 57.59 - USD 70.52. From Negombo to Sigiriya starting from 00:00 Mount Lavinia until 00:00 Mount Lavinia
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 150.35 - USD 187.02. From Negombo to Sigiriya starting from 00:00 Negombo until 00:00 Negombo
  • Plane tickets - USD 174.44 to USD 278.33;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 52.16 to USD 139.20.

How many trips per day are there between Negombo and Sigiriya?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Negombo to Sigiriya any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Negombo to Sigiriya. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 174.44.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Negombo to Sigiriya

Cinnamon Air

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Negombo to Sigiriya. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 52.16.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Negombo to Sigiriya. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Negombo to Sigiriya.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Negombo to Sigiriya

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Negombo to Sigiriya? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 56% opted for a van.
  • 39% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 4% chosen taxi+Train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Negombo to Sigiriya

Facts about the transport from Negombo to Sigiriya

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure3:00 下午
Departures per day9
Distance241 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka