There are 4 ways to get from Mihintale to Maharagama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 21mRs 4,931–7,491Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 29mRs 4,431–5,109Bus
- Take the bus from Rambewa to Pettahbus
5h 55mDrive 217 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Maharagamacar 217 km
3h 27mRs 9,885–14,278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Maharagama is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Maharagama is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Rambewa and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Dehiwala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Mihintale and Maharagama is 237 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Mihintale to Maharagama, including transfers.
Mihintale to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Rambewa station.
Mihintale to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Maharagama is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Rambewa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Rambewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Mihintale to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Maharagama is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Mihintale to Maharagama.
There are 1514+ hotels available in Maharagama.