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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    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 102,733–287,963

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MEL - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    22h 32m
    Rs 129,683–340,113

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    23h 45m
    Rs 105,193–293,993

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    25h 51m
    Rs 104,423–293,143

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 98,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,447.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Anuradhapura. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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