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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shkodër is to fly and bus which costs $400 - $700 and takes 17h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Shkodër is to fly and bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $400 - $700.

How far is it from Colombo to Shkodër?

The distance between Colombo and Shkodër is 7281 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 6m to get from Colombo to Shkodër, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Shkodër?

Shkodër is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 5:36 PM in Colombo and 1:06 PM in Shkodër.

Where can I stay near Shkodër?

There are 839+ hotels available in Shkodër.

Colombo to Shkodër - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Shkodër by plane, bus, or shuttle

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 Tivat Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tivat Airport (TIV)CMB - TIV
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Shkodër GD - oil Doshi
20h 6m
$539–1,676
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)CMB - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Shkodër
17h 18m
$403–655
Fly to Podgorica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)CMB - TGD
2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
17h 49m
$484–1,461
Fly to Sarajevo, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sarajevo (SJJ)CMB - SJJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus station
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
18h 58m
Fly to Pristina, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pristina (PRN)CMB - PRN
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
21h 49m
$466–1,463
Fly to Dubrovnik Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)CMB - DBV
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Shkodër GD - oil Doshi
22h 36m
$513–1,303

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tivat Airport (TIV) flights

14Weekly Planes

18h 46mAverage Duration

$477Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Shkodër.

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Distance: 7,280.9 km
Duration: 20h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shkodër, Albania?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Shkodër. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tivat Airport (TIV), walk to Tivat, Autobuska stanica, then take the bus to Shkodër GD - oil Doshi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Podgorica Airport (TGD), walk to Podgorica Airport, take the shuttle to Podgorica , Bus station, walk to Podgorica , Bus station, then take the bus to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta.

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