There are 4 ways to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Paranthan to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Paranthan to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 15mRs 2,646–6,176Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Paranthan to Batticaloacar 306.5 km
5h 30mRs 13,932–20,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paranthan to Batticaloataxi 306.5 km
5h 30mRs 15,000–19,000
Paranthan to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Paranthan to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Paranthan to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Paranthan and Batticaloa is 348 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Paranthan to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Paranthan station.
Paranthan to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Paranthan station.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Paranthan, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Paranthan to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paranthan to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Paranthan to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Paranthan to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Paranthan to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Paranthan to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paranthan to Batticaloa is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Paranthan to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.