There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Paranthan by bus, train, or car
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Colombo to Paranthan by train
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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 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
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 338 km. The road distance is 336.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Paranthan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Colombo to Paranthan, including transfers.
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 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 47m.
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.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,700
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