What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Forbidden City is to fly which costs ¥1300 - ¥4300 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Forbidden City is to fly and train which takes 8h 56m and costs ¥2900 - ¥9000.

How far is it from Colombo to Forbidden City?

The distance between Colombo and Forbidden City is 5219 km.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Colombo to Forbidden City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Forbidden City?

Forbidden City is 2h 30m ahead of Colombo. It is currently 10:16 PM in Colombo and 12:46 AM in Forbidden City.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 335+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Colombo to Forbidden City - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Forbidden City by plane or train

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Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane CMB - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
8h 56m
¥2,927–8,774
Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CMB - PEK
11h 18m
¥1,322–4,266
Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane CMB - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
13h 33m
¥2,341–8,810

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flights

13Weekly Planes

11h 3mAverage Duration

¥2,515Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Forbidden City.

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Distance: 5,219.1 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Forbidden City, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromColombo to Forbidden Cityby plane or train

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Forbidden City by plane or train

Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train