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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Colombo is to ferry and train and fly which costs Rs. 160000 - Rs. 750000 and takes 23h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Colombo is to fly which takes 16h 2m and costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 650000.

How far is it from Dublin to Colombo?

The distance between Dublin and Colombo is 9156 km.

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

It takes approximately 16h 2m to get from Dublin to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Dublin. It is currently 5:24 AM in Dublin and 9:54 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 539+ hotels available in Colombo.

Dublin to Colombo - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Dublin to Colombo by plane, ferry, or train

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

Fly from Dublin Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane DUB - CMB
16h 2m
Rs 129,067–615,043
Ferry, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAN - CMB
23h 11m
Rs 164,740–714,729

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

48Weekly Planes

14h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 110,724Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Colombo.

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Distance: 9,156.4 km
Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Etihad, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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