There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Mullaittivu by plane, bus, taxi, car 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Sigiriya, bus, taxi
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sigiriya (GIU)
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Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
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Take a taxi from Vavuniya to Mullaittivu
Cheapest option
Fly to Colombo, drive
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
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Drive from Colombo to Mullaittivu
2 alternative options
Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Batticaloa (BTC)
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Take a taxi from Batticaloa to Mullaittivu
Fly to Diyawanna Oya, train, taxi
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Diyawanna Oya (DWO)
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Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi Station
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Take a taxi from Kilinochchi Station to Mullaittivu
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Sri Lanka from Australia
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Australia
Conditions of entry into Sri Lanka from Australia
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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Considerations leaving from Australia
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Sri Lanka is currently allowed from Australia.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Mullaittivu is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Mullaittivu is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Mullaittivu is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
No, returning to Australia from Sri Lanka is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Sri Lanka Government Covid Response.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mullaittivu is to fly and train and taxi which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 33h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Mullaittivu is to fly and drive which costs $550 - $2,900 and takes 18h 57m.
The distance between Melbourne and Mullaittivu is 8455 km.
It takes approximately 30h 51m to get from Melbourne to Mullaittivu, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport. The quickest flight takes 23h 20m and has one stopover.
Mullaittivu is 5h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:41 PM in Melbourne and 1:11 PM in Mullaittivu.
Qantas, SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18 - $22.
- Distance: 8455.5 km
- Duration: 30h 51m
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mullaittivu, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Mullaittivu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the walk to Melbourne airport, fly to Sigiriya, take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the walk to Melbourne airport, fly to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 130000 - Rs. 340000
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Singapore Changi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 170000 - Rs. 650000
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Doha, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 260000 - Rs. 750000
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 160000 - Rs. 470000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 140000 - Rs. 340000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 210000 - Rs. 450000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Singapore Changi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 170000 - Rs. 650000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Doha, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 260000 - Rs. 750000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 170000 - Rs. 470000
Flights from Melbourne to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 240000 - Rs. 750000
Flights from Melbourne to Diyawanna Oya via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 130000 - Rs. 340000
Flights from Melbourne to Diyawanna Oya via Singapore Changi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 190000 - Rs. 700000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Singapore Changi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 150000 - Rs. 550000
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Doha, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 260000 - Rs. 750000
Flights from Melbourne to Sigiriya via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 160000 - Rs. 470000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Singapore Changi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 160000 - Rs. 550000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Doha, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 260000 - Rs. 750000
Flights from Melbourne to Batticaloa via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 170000 - Rs. 470000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Melbourne to Colombo via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 210000 - Rs. 850000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Melbourne to Colombo via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 270000 - Rs. 850000
- Phone
- 1971
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 480 - Rs. 1700
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 480 - Rs. 650
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 550 - Rs. 800
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 130 - Rs. 180
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 130 - Rs. 180
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 180 - Rs. 220
- AirCon
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 290
- Super Lux
- Rs. 431
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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