There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus
6h 11mRs 3,706–5,603Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 47mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 337.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Paranthan (Station)car 337.7 km
5h 40mRs 15,251–22,029Fly to Jaffna, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Paranthantrain
7h 36mRs 105,535–214,047Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 45mRs 1,927–3,791Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 54m
Colombo to Paranthan (Station) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station) is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Paranthan (Station). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kilinochchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Paranthan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Paranthan (Station) is 338 km. The road distance is 337.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station), including transfers.
Colombo to Paranthan (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Paranthan (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Paranthan (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Paranthan (Station), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,750 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Tellipallai to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Anuradhapura to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Paranthan (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Colombo to Paranthan (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Paranthan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Paranthan (Station) is 338 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Colombo to Paranthan (Station).
There are nine+ hotels available in Paranthan (Station).