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How to get fromColombo to Sydneyby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CMB - SYD
    10h 58m
    $459–1,022

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CMB - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    18h 3m
    $854–3,068

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$725Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day.

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