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How to get fromSydney to Galleby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Koggala

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane SYD - KCT
    20h 40m
    Rs 120,298–332,725

  2. Fly to Hatton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SYD - NUF
    2. Take the bus from Rozella Junction to Kaduwelabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 30m
    Rs 116,148–327,775

  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 Galletaxi taxi
    22h 46m
    Rs 138,298–343,225

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane SYD - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 31m
    Rs 116,478–328,005

  5. 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 Maradanatrain train
    3. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain train
    26h 45m
    Rs 116,898–332,725

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration25hAverage Duration
TicketRs 119,438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,671.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 40m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day.

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