There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Paranthan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to PolgahawelaBadulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to ParanthanMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
7h 37mRs 2,509–11,018Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to ParanthanMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
12h 6mRs 1,698–11,433Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to NittambuwaKandy
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
7h 50mRs 3,026–3,190Drive 258.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Paranthan258.4 km
4h 42mRs 10,793–15,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Paranthan258.4 km
4h 42mRs 13,000–16,000
Kandy to Paranthan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 12000 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Paranthan via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Kandy and Paranthan is 310 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Paranthan without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Kandy to Paranthan, including transfers.
Kandy to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 50m.
Kandy to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Paranthan is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Kandy to Paranthan.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Paranthan via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Paranthan via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi in around 7h 50m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 1,400–2,600
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,291
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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
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