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How to get fromColombo to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    11h 9m
    $509–1,148

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CMB - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    18h 10m
    $901–2,365

  3. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CMB - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    16h 20m
    $880–2,311

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,803.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day.

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