How many trains stop at Paranthan Railway Station per day?

Around seven trains call at Paranthan on a typical day. These include northbound services toward Jaffna and southbound services toward Vavuniya and Colombo. Timings can vary, so it is advisable to check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling.

What line is Paranthan Railway Station on?

Paranthan Railway Station is on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line runs from Colombo Fort in the south to Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in the far north, passing through Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, and Elephant Pass.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Paranthan take?

On an Intercity Express service, the journey from Colombo Fort to Paranthan typically takes around seven to eight hours. Slower ordinary or semi-express trains take longer. Always confirm current schedules directly with Sri Lanka Railways.

What district is Paranthan in?

Paranthan is in the Kilinochchi District, Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The district capital, Kilinochchi town, is approximately 10 km to the south of Paranthan.

Can I book train tickets to Paranthan in advance?

Reserved seats on Intercity Express services can be booked in advance at Colombo Fort Railway Station or through authorised ticket agents. For ordinary train services, tickets are typically purchased on the day at the originating station or on board.

What is the contact number for Paranthan Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Paranthan Railway Station is 025-3245523. You can call to enquire about train timings, cancellations, or local travel information.

Is it safe to travel by train through the north of Sri Lanka?

Yes, travelling by train through the Northern Province is generally safe and is a popular way to reach Jaffna. The Northern Line was fully restored after the end of the civil conflict and regular services have run reliably since around 2014. Normal travel precautions apply, as with any long-distance journey.

Paranthan Railway Station

Paranthan Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kilinochchi District, Northern Province.

7 trains call at Paranthan on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Station telephone: 025-3245523.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Paranthan Bahnhof Fahrplan

7 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Paranthan.

Nordstrecke · Nordprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 025-3245523

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:10 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Täglich
08:12 am	Jaffna		Nur sonntags
10:06 am	Kankesanthurai		Täglich
10:52 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Täglich
01:22 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Täglich
05:06 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	Täglich
08:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Täglich

Fahrplan übernommen von den veröffentlichten Fahrplänen der Sri Lanka Railways, zuletzt geprüft am 2026-09-14. Zeiten können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern – bitte vor der Reise beim Bahnhof bestätigen. Das gesamte Streckennetz finden Sie auf der Sri-Lanka-Bahnhofsliste.

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