There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Paranthan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Paranthanbus
54 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Paranthantrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 7mRs 1,200–2,600Drive 61.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Paranthancar 61.2 km
1h 1mRs 2,575–3,719Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Paranthantaxi 61.2 km
1h 1mRs 3,100–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Paranthan is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Paranthan is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Paranthan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Paranthan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Jaffna and Paranthan is 61 km. The road distance is 61.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Paranthan without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs .
The bus from Kachcheri to Paranthan takes 54 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Jaffna to Paranthan bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Paranthan is to bus which takes 54 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Paranthan once daily, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Paranthan twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,800–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–3,800
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Paranthan bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Paranthan station.
Jaffna to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Paranthan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Paranthan is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Jaffna to Paranthan.
There are 11+ hotels available in Paranthan.