There are 4 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 Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 37mRs 2,509–6,076Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
8h 51mRs 3,625–5,599Drive 258.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Paranthancar 258.7 km
4h 34mRs 11,609–16,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Paranthantaxi 258.7 km
4h 34mRs 18,000–22,000
Kandy to Paranthan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Paranthan is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Paranthan. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kilinochchi via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
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 258.7 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. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Kandy to Paranthan, including transfers.
Kandy to Paranthan bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
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. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 51m.
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, Kilinochchi, and Kilinochchi in around 8h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Paranthan bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Paranthan train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Paranthan is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kandy to Paranthan.
There are 13+ hotels available in Paranthan.