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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 Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    23h 46m
    Rs 116,485–327,615

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane SYD - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    26h 14m
    Rs 120,285–332,215

  3. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane SYD - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    28h 31m
    Rs 117,735–331,995

  4. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    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 bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    30h 39m
    Rs 117,465–331,765

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 116,392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,849.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 46m

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 Habarana, 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 ibbagamuwa, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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