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How to get fromColombo to Dakarby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Dakar by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane CMB - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    20h 56m
    $639–1,746

  2. Fly to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane CMB - BJL
    2. Take the bus from GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn to Parcelles Assainies Terminusbus bus
    29h 54m
    $904–2,861

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$621Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Dakar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Banjul (BJL), take the taxi to GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn, take the bus to Parcelles Assainies Terminus, walk to Croisement 22, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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