There are 4 ways to get from Mihintale to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 56mRs 3,831–7,591Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 42mRs 4,461–4,999Drive 131.6 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Kandycar 131.6 km
2h 18mRs 5,988–8,649Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Kandytaxi 131.6 km
2h 18mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Mihintale and Kandy is 191 km. The road distance is 131.6 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Mihintale to Kandy, including transfers.
Mihintale to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Mihintale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Mihintale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Kandy is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mihintale to Kandy.
There are 1501+ hotels available in Kandy.