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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 420000 and takes 17h 48m.

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 38m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 700000.

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 38m 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 7:42 AM in Basel and 11:12 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 520+ 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 38m
Rs 130,811–696,193
Fly from Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BSL - CMB
17h 48m
Rs 109,720–412,546
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 19m
Rs 150,114–1,258,369
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GVA - CMB
18h 36m
Rs 127,863–384,967
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane STR - CMB
17h 59m
Rs 137,348–653,639

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

40Weekly Planes

13h 33mAverage Duration

Rs 70,228Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,151.2 km
Duration: 13h 38m

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

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

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