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There are 4 ways to get from Australia to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane PER - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    16h 34m
    Rs 102,100–272,611

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    19h 55m
    Rs 102,735–287,965

  3. Fly Perth Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane PER - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    21h 19m
    Rs 104,560–278,641

  4. Fly Perth Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane PER - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    23h 25m
    Rs 103,790–277,791

Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 100,634Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,895.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between Australia and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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