There are 6 ways to get from Paranthan to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Paranthan to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Katunayakebus
6h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Paranthan to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
8h 50mRs 1,479–3,410Drive 302.4 km
- Drive from Paranthan to Katunayakecar 302.4 km
5h 33mRs 13,560–19,587Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Paranthan to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GIU - CMB
29h 1mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Paranthan to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
10h 16mRs 2,085–3,938Train to Jaffna, fly
- Take the train from Paranthan to Tellipallaitrain
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
6h 44mRs 96,593–203,352
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paranthan to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3500 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paranthan to Katunayake is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Paranthan to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Katunayake via Vavuniya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Paranthan to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Paranthan and Katunayake is 320 km. The road distance is 302.4 km.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Paranthan to Katunayake, including transfers.
Paranthan to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Paranthan station.
Paranthan to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Paranthan station.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Katunayake is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3500 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Paranthan, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Paranthan to Katunayake via Vavuniya in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Paranthan to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Paranthan to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Paranthan to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Paranthan to Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Paranthan to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Vavuniya to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Paranthan to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Paranthan to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Paranthan to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paranthan to Katunayake is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Paranthan to Katunayake.
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