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How to get fromColombo to Townsvilleby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Townsville by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CMB - TSV
    14h 21m
    $938–2,645

  2. Fly to Cairns, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CMB - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    20h 52m
    $683–4,245

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CMB - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    29h 12m
    $1,423–4,455

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,920.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Qantas fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Townsville Airport (TSV) once daily.

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