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

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There are 5 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)planeSYD - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    24h 23m
    Rs 84,929–247,936

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)planeSYD - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomaleetaxi
    24h 38m
    Rs 98,649–263,436

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Jaffna (JAF)planeSYD - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    33h 25m

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hatton (NUF)planeSYD - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
    33h 28m
    Rs 86,599–255,686

  5. Fly to Koggala, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koggala (KCT)planeSYD - KCT
    2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
    3. Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain
    2d 8h
    Rs 92,279–262,716

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 80,900Cheapest 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Trincomalee.

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