There are 4 ways to get from Mihintale to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rambewa to Jaffnabus
2h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
3h 10mRs 2,857–4,940Drive 186.2 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Jaffnacar 186.2 km
3h 15mRs 8,376–12,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Jaffnataxi 186.2 km
3h 15mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Jaffna is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Rambewa and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Mihintale and Jaffna is 191 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Mihintale to Jaffna, including transfers.
Mihintale to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Rambewa station.
Mihintale to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Jaffna is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Rambewa to Jaffna twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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 Rambewa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Mihintale to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Jaffna is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Mihintale to Jaffna.
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