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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 27m
    Rs 107,939–268,489

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    23h 25m
    Rs 111,739–273,089

  3. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    27h 50m
    Rs 108,919–272,639

  4. Fly to Batticaloa, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane plane MEL - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    47h 32m
    Rs 119,189–282,869

  5. Fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus
    2d 2h
    Rs 113,269–275,269

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration20h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRs 107,886Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,466.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Trincomalee. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to ibbagamuwa, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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