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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Colombo is to train and fly which costs Rs. 190000 - Rs. 430000 and takes 18h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 15h 45m and costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 1300000.

How far is it from Europe to Colombo?

The distance between Europe and Colombo is 8286 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 45m to get from Europe to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Europe and Colombo?

Colombo is 3h 30m ahead of Europe. It is currently 12:07 PM in Europe and 3:37 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 520+ hotels available in Colombo.

Europe to Colombo - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Colombo by train 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly
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1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane FRA - CMB
15h 45m
Rs 140,073–1,238,474
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane NUE - CMB
18h 48m
Rs 197,881–429,035
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane HAJ - CMB
21h 1m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LEJ - CMB
21h 18m
Rs 171,324–689,276
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane CGN - CMB
19h 50m
Rs 150,323–530,274
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane ZRH - CMB
20h 30m
Rs 165,231–769,535

Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

23Weekly Planes

12h 55mAverage Duration

Rs 106,912Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Europe to Colombo.

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Distance: 8,286.5 km
Duration: 15h 45m

What companies run services between Europe and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Colombo. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Fulda Bahnhof, take the train to Nürnberg Hbf, walk to Nürnberg Hbf, take the subway to Nürnberg Flughafen, walk to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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