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How to get fromMelbourne to Batticaloaby plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Batticaloa by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 54m
    Rs 108,578–260,628

  2. Fly to Koggala, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Maradanatrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train
    29h 29m
    Rs 108,048–262,828

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MEL - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    23h 4m
    Rs 130,528–286,528

  4. 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 to Batticaloatrain train
    25h 29m
    Rs 110,528–264,528

  5. 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 to Batticaloatrain train
    27h 35m
    Rs 109,458–253,278

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 101,741Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,522.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Batticaloa. 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 Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Batticaloa.

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