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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Basel is to fly and train which costs SFr 410 - SFr 1600 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Basel is to fly and train which takes 12h 19m and costs SFr 370 - SFr 2400.

How far is it from Colombo to Basel?

The distance between Colombo and Basel is 8151 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Colombo to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Basel?

Basel is 3h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 4:10 AM in Colombo and 12:40 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Basel 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 to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CMB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
12h 19m
CHF 373–2,321
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Basel (BSL)plane CMB - BSL
13h 40m
CHF 285–1,230
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CMB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
14h 17m
CHF 363–3,055
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CMB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
16h 47m
CHF 457–1,656
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CMB - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
15h 54m
CHF 413–1,547

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

27Weekly Planes

13h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 309Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,151.3 km
Duration: 12h 19m

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

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

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