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How to get fromColombo to Canberraby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Canberra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CMB - CBR
    12h 47m
    $840–2,251

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    14h 21m
    $543–1,205

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$827Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,676.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day.

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