What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Mihintale?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Rambewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Mihintale?

No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Colombo to Mihintale?

The distance between Colombo and Mihintale is 223 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Mihintale without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Colombo to Mihintale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Mihintale bus from?

Colombo to Mihintale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Mihintale train from?

Colombo to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Mihintale?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Colombo to Mihintale bus arrive?

Colombo to Mihintale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Rambewa station.

Where does the Colombo to Mihintale train arrive?

Colombo to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Mihintale?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mihintale is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Colombo to Mihintale.

Where can I stay near Mihintale?

There are 582+ hotels available in Mihintale.

Colombo to Mihintale - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mihintale by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mihintaletaxi
2h 6m
Rs 29,675–146,607
Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 59m
Rs 2,227–2,691
Train
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 59m
Rs 2,853–4,986
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Rambewabus
4h 19m
Drive 209.6 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Mihintalecar 209.6 km
3h 22m
Rs 9,426–13,615

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 16,307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.4 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Rambewa twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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