There are 5 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 302.3 km
- Drive from Paranthan to Katunayakecar 302.3 km
5h 32mRs 13,592–19,633Train, fly
- Take the train from Paranthan to Tellipallaitrain
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
6h 42mRs 96,593–203,352Train, 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 2,085–3,938
Jaffna (JAF) 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 32m 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 302.3 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 once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Paranthan to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- 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 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
Train from Paranthan to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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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 32m to drive from Paranthan to Katunayake.
There are 1500+ hotels available in Katunayake.