What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Melbourne is to fly which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 43h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Melbourne is to Mini Bus and bus and fly which takes 26h 49m and costs $550 - $1,400.

How far is it from Kandy to Melbourne?

The distance between Kandy and Melbourne is 8335 km.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 43h 23m to get from Kandy to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kandy and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 5h 30m ahead of Kandy. It is currently 12:01 AM in Kandy and 5:31 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 593+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kandy to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Mini Bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Melbourne by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Kandy
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1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KDW - MEL
43h 23m
$535–1,336
Train, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GIU - MEL
2d
$539–1,350
Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
2. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WRZ - MEL
26h 49m
$580–1,390

Kandy (KDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

20Weekly Planes

44h 35mAverage Duration

$513Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,335.4 km
Duration: 43h 23m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Cinnamon Air, Jetstar, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Kandy (KDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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