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. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 13h 56m.

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 56m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.

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 21m 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 4:57 AM in Basel and 9:27 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1448+ 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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)BSL - CMB
17h 21m
Rs 99,627–192,427
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)ZRH - CMB
13h 56m
Rs 107,493–209,069
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)FRA - CMB
15h 4m
Rs 119,441–273,832
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)GVA - CMB
18h 37m
Rs 125,040–293,432
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)STR - CMB
17h 11m
Rs 116,723–287,323
Fly from Mulhouse
1. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)MLH - CMB
19h 51m
Rs 149,627–492,427

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

18Weekly Planes

14h 50mAverage Duration

Rs 99,439Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,137.6 km
Duration: 17h 21m

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) 3 times a day.

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