There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Mihintale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 54mRs 3,336–5,570Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 16mRs 3,342–5,583Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Mihintalecar 146.2 km
2h 28mRs 6,621–9,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Mihintaletaxi 146.2 km
2h 28mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Mihintale is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Mihintale is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Kegalle and Mihintale is 156 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kegalle to Mihintale, including transfers.
Kegalle to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kegalle to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Mihintale is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Kegalle to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Mihintale is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kegalle to Mihintale.
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