How to get from Negombo directly to Sigiriya?
We are staying in Negombo after our flight. Is there a direct public bus to Sigiriya, or do we have to go through Colombo?
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3 Answers from travellers
There is no direct bus. Take a tuk-tuk to the Kurunegala bus stand (about 1.5 hours from Negombo). From Kurunegala, you can catch a direct bus straight to Dambulla/Sigiriya. It saves you the nightmare of going south into Colombo traffic.
Honestly, if there are two of you, just negotiate a private taxi from Negombo. It will cost about $45 USD total, take 3.5 hours, and drop you right at your hotel door.
We have our bicycles in boxes, so a private van taxi is probably our best bet. Thanks for the pricing estimate.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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