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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Sydney by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WRZ - SYD
    27h 33m
    $580–1,497

  2. Train, train to Koggala, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Habaraduwatrain train
    3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KCT - SYD
    27h 5m
    $524–1,449

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BTC - SYD
    24h 50m
    $529–1,451

  4. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    14h 35m
    $710–3,355

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,806.4 km
  • Duration: 27h 33m

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

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Central Station via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Sydney International Airport (SYD), and International Airport Station in around 14h 35m.

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