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

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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 29m
    $464–985

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CMB - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    19h 37m
    $1,060–3,474

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest 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 Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, take the train to Deer Park Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station.

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