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There are 4 ways to get from Australia to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane PER - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    17h 19m
    Rs 77,161–224,539

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 55m
    Rs 80,171–247,291

  3. Fly Perth Airport to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane PER - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain train
    22h 9m
    Rs 80,181–221,239

  4. Fly Perth Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane PER - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train
    26h 33m
    Rs 78,811–222,389

Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 78,255Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Australia and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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