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

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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane SYD - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    25h 33m
    Rs 116,990–289,621

  2. Fly to Koggala, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane SYD - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Maradanatrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train
    37h 13m
    Rs 116,460–301,821

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane SYD - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    26h 3m
    Rs 138,940–345,521

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane SYD - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    33h 13m
    Rs 118,940–293,521

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SYD - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    35h 19m
    Rs 117,870–292,271

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 115,978Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,905.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Batticaloa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Batticaloa.

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