There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 13mRs 2,766–4,860Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 24mRs 1,924–2,361Drive 115.7 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Mihintalecar 115.7 km
1h 57mRs 5,207–7,521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mihintaletaxi 115.7 km
1h 57mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Mihintale. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Mihintale is 123 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Mihintale is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kurunegala to Mihintale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Kurunegala to Mihintale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Mihintale is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kurunegala to Mihintale.
There are 548+ hotels available in Mihintale.