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How to get fromSri Lanka to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    10h 55m
    $483–1,117

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CMB - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    17h 53m
    $875–2,334

  3. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CMB - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    16h 6m
    $854–2,280

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$671Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,781.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day.

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