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How to get fromSydney to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane SYD - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    24h 34m
    Rs 85,284–258,268

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane SYD - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain train
    29h 4m
    Rs 88,304–264,968

  3. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SYD - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train
    33h 28m
    Rs 86,934–266,118

  4. Fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane SYD - KCT
    2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus
    29h 52m
    Rs 91,265–263,679

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 80,129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to Kurunegala, then take the train to Trincomalee.

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