There are 3 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 5,057–7,640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 29mRs 4,512–5,205Drive 217 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Maharagamacar 217 km
3h 27mRs 9,733–14,059
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - 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 Anuradhapura and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
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. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Mihintale to Maharagama, including transfers.
Mihintale to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura 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. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 29m.
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, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 700–800 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 1479+ hotels available in Maharagama.