There are 3 ways to get from Kegalle to Mihintale by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Mihintale is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - 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. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
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. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kegalle to Mihintale, including transfers.
Kegalle to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction 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.
There are 481+ hotels available in Mihintale.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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