There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Paranthan by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 31mRs 3,505–10,606Drive 258.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Paranthancar 258.4 km
4h 43mRs 10,843–15,662Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Paranthantaxi 258.4 km
4h 43mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Kandy and Paranthan is 283 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Paranthan without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kandy to Paranthan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Paranthan is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Kandy to Paranthan.
There are 11+ hotels available in Paranthan.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Paranthan. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the train to Paranthan. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Paranthan in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–8,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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