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. 95000 - Rs. 200000 and takes 17h 11m.

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. 110000 - Rs. 200000.

How far is it from Basel to Colombo?

The distance between Basel and Colombo is 8138 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 11m to get from Basel to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Basel. It is currently 6:21 AM in Basel and 10:51 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Colombo.

Basel to Colombo - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Colombo by plane or train

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

Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BSL - CMB
17h 11m
Rs 99,611–192,408
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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 112,457–198,792
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 4m
Rs 119,306–284,878
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GVA - CMB
18h 37m
Rs 130,070–213,225
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 15m
Rs 116,828–296,698
Fly from Mulhouse
1. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MLH - CMB
19h 51m
Rs 159,611–562,408

Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

13Weekly Planes

14h 41mAverage Duration

Rs 100,533Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Colombo.

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Distance: 8,137.7 km
Duration: 17h 11m

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

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

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