What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Colombo is to train and fly which costs Rs. 160000 - Rs. 330000 and takes 15h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 13h 57m and costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 340000.

How far is it from Basel to Colombo?

The distance between Basel and Colombo is 8151 km.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Colombo?

It takes approximately 13h 57m to get from Basel to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Colombo?

Colombo is 3h 30m ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:25 PM in Basel and 6:55 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1447+ hotels available in Colombo.

Basel to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Colombo by train or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane ZRH - CMB
13h 57m
Rs 142,385–340,343
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BSL - CMB
16h 38m
Rs 159,788–562,632
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane FRA - CMB
15h 18m
Rs 160,869–322,014
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane STR - CMB
17h 39m
Rs 198,512–335,156
Fly from Mulhouse
1. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MLH - CMB
19h 18m
Rs 249,788–762,632

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

37Weekly Planes

12h 37mAverage Duration

Rs 82,997Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,151 km
Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Turkish Airlines and Flydubai fly from Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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