There are 5 ways to get from Mihintale to Avissawella by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 17mRs 4,937–7,416Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo to Avissawellabus
8h 54mRs 3,057–3,740Drive 195.1 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Avissawellacar 195.1 km
3h 10mRs 8,775–12,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Avissawellataxi 195.1 km
3h 10mRs 12,000–15,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Avissawellabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
6h 31mRs 5,137–7,516
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Avissawella is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Avissawella is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Avissawella. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Avissawella via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Avissawella. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Mihintale and Avissawella is 230 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Avissawella without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Mihintale to Avissawella, including transfers.
Mihintale to Avissawella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Mihintale to Avissawella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Avissawella is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Avissawella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Avissawella via Anuradhapura, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- 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
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Avissawella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Avissawella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mihintale to Avissawella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mihintale to Avissawella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Avissawella is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Mihintale to Avissawella.
There are 117+ hotels available in Avissawella.