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How to get fromColombo to Ballaratby plane, train or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Ballarat by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CMB - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    12h 30m
    $466–987

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CMB - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    20h 10m
    $1,176–4,287

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ballarat. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station.

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