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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Trincomalee is to fly and train and bus which costs Rs. 80000 - Rs. 280000 and takes 28h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Trincomalee is to fly and train which takes 26h 12m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 390000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Trincomalee?

The distance between Melbourne and Trincomalee is 8466 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 32m to get from Melbourne to Trincomalee, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Trincomalee?

Trincomalee is 5h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:40 AM in Melbourne and 1:10 AM in Trincomalee.

Where can I stay near Trincomalee?

There are 384+ hotels available in Trincomalee.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane MEL - GIU
2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
21h 32m
Fly to Hatton, train, bus
cheapest
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 Trincomaleebus
28h 20m
Rs 84,396–272,216
Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane MEL - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi
3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus
23h 55m
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane MEL - BTC
2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
26h 12m
Rs 98,866–383,056
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 Trincomaleebus
29h 3m
Rs 88,327–274,877

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

43Weekly Planes

20h 43mAverage Duration

Rs 75,828Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Trincomalee.

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Distance: 8,466.5 km
Duration: 21h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Trincomalee. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to ibbagamuwa, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–370,000

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 6m
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 140,000–550,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Male, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: Rs 210,000–750,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kandy via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–370,000

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: 21h 55m
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 210,000–750,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–370,000

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: 21h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 100,000–470,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 140,000–550,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hatton via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–370,000

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: 21h 55m
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 210,000–750,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 24h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 90,000–370,000

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 90,000–380,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 22h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 75,000–460,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Koggala via Sydney, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 29h 10m
When: Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 100,000–400,000

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