There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Mihirigama by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus
3h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thalawatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
3h 47mRs 1,639–3,436Drive 178.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mihirigamacar 178.4 km
3h 18mRs 8,130–11,744Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mihirigamataxi 178.4 km
3h 18mRs 49,000–60,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mihirigamataxi
2h 18mRs 28,475–129,107Bus via Anuradhapura
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6hRs 2,127–2,591
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mihirigama is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mihirigama is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mihirigama. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Mihirigama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Thalawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Mihirigama is 225 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mihirigama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Colombo to Mihirigama, including transfers.
Colombo to Mihirigama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Mihirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mihirigama is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mihirigama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Thalawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Thalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Mihirigama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Colombo to Mihirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Thalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mihirigama is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Colombo to Mihirigama.
There are 556+ hotels available in Mihirigama.