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How to get fromKandy to Mihintaleby taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Mihintale by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    4h 6m
    Rs 4,097–4,862

  2. Drive 131.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mihintalecar car 131.3 km
    2h 26m
    Rs 5,530–7,988

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mihintaletaxi taxi 131.3 km
    2h 26m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mihintale, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Mihintale. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Mihintale. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Mihintale in around 2h 26m.

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