There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Paranthan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 47mRs 1,300–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Pallaibus
6h 51mRs 2,700Drive 336.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Paranthancar 336.6 km
5h 37mRs 14,158–20,450Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 55mBus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 45mRs 1,926–4,990
Colombo to Paranthan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Paranthan is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Paranthan is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Paranthan via Palai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Paranthan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Paranthan is 337 km. The road distance is 336.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Paranthan without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000.
The train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan takes 6h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Paranthan bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Paranthan is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Pallai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
Train from Anuradhapura to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,200
- 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 2,600–4,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Paranthan bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pallai station.
Colombo to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Paranthan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Paranthan is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Colombo to Paranthan.
There are 11+ hotels available in Paranthan.