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How to get fromMelbourne to Tangalleby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Tangalletaxi taxi
    20h 13m
    Rs 125,528–279,528

  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 Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    26h 41m
    Rs 109,608–260,518

  3. Fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    20h 57m
    Rs 110,828–261,828

  4. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Tangalletaxi taxi
    21h 14m
    Rs 150,528–301,528

  5. Fly to Kandy, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 31m
    Rs 110,558–263,108

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration22h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRs 102,368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,262.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Tangalle. However, 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 Tangalle. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Koggala (KCT), take the taxi to Ahangama, then take the bus to Tangalle.

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