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 $450 - $1,700 and takes 19h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Melbourne is to fly which takes 19h 23m and costs $450 - $1,700.

How far is it from Kandy to Melbourne?

The distance between Kandy and Melbourne is 8336 km.

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

It takes approximately 19h 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 8:00 AM in Kandy and 1:30 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5239+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Kandy
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1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KDW - MEL
19h 23m
$454–1,635
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WRZ - MEL
26h 8m
$466–1,550
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BTC - MEL
22h 40m
$461–1,583

Kandy (KDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

10Weekly Planes

20h 35mAverage Duration

$415Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,336.4 km
Duration: 19h 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) once daily.

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