There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Mihintale by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Rambewabus
2h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 1mRs 2,840–4,967Drive 186 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Mihintalecar 186 km
3h 15mRs 8,372–12,092Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mihintaletaxi 186 km
3h 15mRs 12,000–15,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Mihintale is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Mihintale is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Rambewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Jaffna and Mihintale is 191 km. The road distance is 186 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mihintale without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Jaffna to Mihintale, including transfers.
Jaffna to Mihintale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mihintale is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Rambewa twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Jaffna to Rambewa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Mihintale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Rambewa station.
Jaffna to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Mihintale is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Jaffna to Mihintale.
There are 551+ hotels available in Mihintale.