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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dakar is to fly and bus which costs $500 - $1,500 and takes 21h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dakar is to fly and bus which takes 21h 16m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Colombo to Dakar?

The distance between Colombo and Dakar is 10638 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 16m to get from Colombo to Dakar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Dakar?

Dakar is 5h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 8:39 PM in Colombo and 3:09 PM in Dakar.

Where can I stay near Dakar?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Dakar.

Colombo to Dakar - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

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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 CMB - DSS
2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
21h 16m
$508–1,444
Fly to Banjul, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Banjul (BJL)plane CMB - BJL
2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus
30h 59m
$754–2,365

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

18Weekly Planes

22h 36mAverage Duration

$478Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,638.1 km
Duration: 21h 16m

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 Banjul, take the bus to Dakar, then take the bus to Leclerc.

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