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How to get fromColombo to Canberraby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Canberra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CMB - CBR
    12h 47m
    $593–1,655

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    14h 17m
    $516–979

  3. Fly to Albury, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Albury (ABX)plane plane CMB - ABX
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    19h 58m
    $647–1,973

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 4 times a day.

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