There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
7h 36mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Paranthantrain
9h 4mRs 1,824–5,842Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 49mRs 2,610–6,124Drive 177.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Paranthancar 177.8 km
3h 6mRs 8,105–11,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Paranthantaxi 177.8 km
3h 6mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Paranthan via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Paranthan is 296 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Paranthan bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Paranthan is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Paranthan via Dambulla, Kilinochchi, and Kilinochchi in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Paranthan via Maho in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Maho to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Anuradhapura to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Paranthan bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Paranthan is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Trincomalee to Paranthan.
There are 12+ hotels available in Paranthan.