There are 3 ways to get from Paranthan to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Paranthan to Colombo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paranthan to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Paranthan to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2650 - Rs. 2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paranthan and arriving at Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paranthan and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Paranthan and Colombo is 338 km. The road distance is 335.4 km.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2650 - Rs. 2800.
The bus from Paranthan to Pettah takes 5h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paranthan to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Paranthan station.
Paranthan to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Paranthan station.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2650 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Paranthan, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Paranthan to Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,650–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Paranthan to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Paranthan to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- 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 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Paranthan to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Paranthan to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Paranthan to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paranthan to Colombo is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Paranthan to Colombo.
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