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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dambulla is to fly which costs Rs. 80000 - Rs. 270000 and takes 18h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dambulla is to fly which takes 18h 19m and costs Rs. 80000 - Rs. 270000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dambulla?

The distance between Melbourne and Dambulla is 8385 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 19m to get from Melbourne to Dambulla, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Dambulla?

Dambulla is 5h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:15 AM in Melbourne and 11:45 PM in Dambulla.

Where can I stay near Dambulla?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Dambulla.

Melbourne to Dambulla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Dambulla by plane, taxi, 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 to Sigiriya Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane MEL - GIU
18h 19m
Rs 82,013–267,263
Fly to Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane MEL - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Dambullataxi
19h 35m
Rs 85,563–271,563
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane MEL - BTC
2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
22h 59m
Rs 83,713–269,013
Fly to Hatton, train, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane MEL - NUF
2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
25h 37m
Fly to Koggala, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane MEL - KCT
2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus
23h 49m
Rs 89,193–275,943

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

40Weekly Planes

20h 26mAverage Duration

Rs 76,881Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Dambulla.

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Distance: 8,384.5 km
Duration: 18h 19m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and seven other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Website: cinnamonair.com

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–460,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 140,000–500,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Male, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: Rs 220,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 140,000–500,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–460,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Male, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: Rs 220,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–470,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 140,000–500,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 140,000–500,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–460,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Male, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: Rs 210,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–650,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Colombo, Sigiriya Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–360,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Sydney, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 26h 30m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–390,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–460,000

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