There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
6h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 46mRs 2,658–13,150Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Paranthancar 306.5 km
5h 35mRs 12,879–18,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Paranthantaxi 306.5 km
5h 35mRs 15,000–19,000
Batticaloa to Paranthan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Paranthan via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Paranthan is 349 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Paranthan is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 9h 46m.
Batticaloa to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Paranthan is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Batticaloa to Paranthan.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Paranthan via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kilinochchi in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Paranthan via Maho in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,000
Train from Maho to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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