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How to get fromMelbourne to Kurunegalaby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Kurunegala by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MEL - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    13h 56m
    Rs 121,411–240,411

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus
    19h 22m
    Rs 97,521–270,111

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    18h 37m
    Rs 100,611–271,411

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRs 95,905Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,451.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kurunegala. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Kurunegala. Alternatively, 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 Kurunegala.

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