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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Mihintale

Composite routes from Colombo to Mihintale

Cheapest
3 h 30 min
Car
208 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 13 min
Plane, Taxi
174 km.
from $431.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.09–$3.59

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.85–$3.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to train which costs $5.43 - $9.78 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Colombo to Mihintale?

The distance between Colombo and Mihintale is 224 km. The road distance is 208 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Mihintale without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $5.43 - $9.78 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Mihintale?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Colombo to Mihintale, including transfers.

Train or bus from Colombo to Mihintale?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mihintale is to train which takes 4h and costs $5.43 - $9.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6.52 - $9.78 and takes 6h 1m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Mihintale?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mihintale is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Colombo to Mihintale.

Where can I stay near Mihintale?

There are 412+ hotels available in Mihintale. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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