There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Kekirawatrain Batticaloa
4h 17mRs 5,313–7,828Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
5h 23mRs 4,105–4,609Drive 193 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Mihintalecar 193 km
3h 17mRs 8,792–12,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mihintaletaxi 193 km
3h 17mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kekirawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Mihintale is 198 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Mihintale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Mihintale is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Kekirawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Mihintale via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Anuradhapura in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Mihintale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kekirawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Mihintale is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Batticaloa to Mihintale.
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