There are 4 ways to get from Paranthan to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Paranthan to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 57mRs 2,618–2,735Train
cheapest- Take the train from Paranthan to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 29mRs 2,579–6,062Drive 258.8 km
- Drive from Paranthan to Kandycar 258.8 km
4h 34mRs 11,638–16,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paranthan to Kandytaxi 258.8 km
4h 34mRs 18,000–22,000
Paranthan to Kandy by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paranthan to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2800 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Paranthan to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Paranthan to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Paranthan to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Paranthan and Kandy is 374 km. The road distance is 258.8 km.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Paranthan to Kandy, including transfers.
Paranthan to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Paranthan station.
Paranthan to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Paranthan station.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Paranthan, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Paranthan to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paranthan to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Paranthan to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Paranthan to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,450
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Booking & Getting There
Paranthan to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Paranthan to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paranthan to Kandy is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Paranthan to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.