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How to get fromMelbourne to Sinharaja Forest Reserveby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Sinharaja Forest Reserve by plane or taxi

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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 Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    Rs 158,602–326,602

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi
    20h 12m
    Rs 115,602–303,602

  3. Fly to Koggala, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi
    20h 18m
    Rs 140,602–333,602

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRs 89,119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,532.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. 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 Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Sinharaja Forest Reserve.

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