There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 41mRs 2,685–4,688Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 3mRs 2,606–4,629Drive 134.1 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Mihintalecar 134.1 km
2h 14mRs 6,049–8,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Mihintaletaxi 134.1 km
2h 14mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Polgahawela to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Mihintale is 144 km. The road distance is 134.1 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale, including transfers.
Polgahawela to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Polgahawela to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Mihintale is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela, 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. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Polgahawela to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Mihintale is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Polgahawela to Mihintale.
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