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There are 2 ways to get from Townsville to Colombo by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TSV - CMB
    16h 15m
    Rs 161,120–430,251

  2. Train to Cairns, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CNS - CMB
    25h 48m
    Rs 149,084–954,566

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRs 136,880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,920.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 15m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qantas, Jetstar, and four other airlines fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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