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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Colombo is to bus and fly which costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 410000 and takes 28h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Colombo is to bus and fly which takes 20h 6m and costs Rs. 150000 - Rs. 500000.

How far is it from Dakar to Colombo?

The distance between Dakar and Colombo is 10635 km.

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

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

What is the time difference between Dakar and Colombo?

Colombo is 5h 30m ahead of Dakar. It is currently 8:29 AM in Dakar and 1:59 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBD
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)DSS - CMB
20h 6m
Rs 152,060–494,605
Bus to Banjul, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parcelles Assainies Terminus to GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn
2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)BJL - CMB
28h
Rs 140,498–403,144

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

7Weekly Planes

16h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 143,499Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dakar to Colombo.

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Distance: 10,635.1 km
Duration: 20h 6m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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

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