There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Paranthan by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Kilinochchi
4h 24mRs 2,905–3,045Train
- Take the train from Gampaha to ParanthanMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 44mRs 5,228–14,643Drive 304.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Paranthan304.3 km
5h 36mRs 12,769–18,444Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Paranthan
5h 47mRs 67,697–99,215
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Paranthan is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Paranthan is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100.
The distance between Negombo and Paranthan is 312 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Paranthan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Negombo to Paranthan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Negombo to Paranthan is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 6h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Paranthan is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Negombo to Paranthan.
There are nine+ hotels available in Paranthan.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,445 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Paranthan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–10,000 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–100,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–10,000
- 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 2,800–10,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,445
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–3,900
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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