There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Rambewabus
2h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 1mRs 2,640–4,667Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Mihintalekandacar 187.5 km
3h 18mRs 8,519–12,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mihintalekandataxi 187.5 km
3h 18mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Rambewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda. 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 Mihintalekanda is 193 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda, including transfers.
Jaffna to Mihintalekanda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Mihintalekanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Mihintalekanda, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Rambewa twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Rambewa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Mihintalekanda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Rambewa station.
Jaffna to Mihintalekanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Mihintalekanda is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Jaffna to Mihintalekanda.
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