What is the cheapest way to get from Abidjan to Bamako?

The cheapest way to get from Abidjan to Bamako is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 31h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Abidjan to Bamako?

The fastest way to get from Abidjan to Bamako is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $310 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Abidjan and Bamako?

No, there is no direct bus from Abidjan to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Abidjan and arriving at Bamako via Ouagadougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

How far is it from Abidjan to Bamako?

The distance between Abidjan and Bamako is 965 km. The road distance is 1084 km.

How do I travel from Abidjan to Bamako without a car?

The best way to get from Abidjan to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 31h 45m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Bamako?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Abidjan to Bamako, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Abidjan to Bamako bus from?

Abidjan to Bamako bus services, operated by Rahimo Transport, depart from Abidjan station.

Bus or fly from Abidjan to Bamako?

The best way to get from Abidjan to Bamako is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 31h 45m.

Where does the Abidjan to Bamako bus arrive?

Abidjan to Bamako bus services, operated by Rahimo Transport, arrive at Ouagadougou station.

Can I drive from Abidjan to Bamako?

Yes, the driving distance between Abidjan to Bamako is 1084 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Abidjan to Bamako.

Where can I stay near Bamako?

There are 82+ hotels available in Bamako.

Abidjan to Bamako - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Abidjan to Bamako by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane ABJ - BKO
4h 14m
$310–940
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abidjan to Ouagadougoubus
2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
31h 45m
$107–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Treichville to Bobo-Dioulassotrain
2. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Bamakobus
34h 5m
Drive 1,084 km
1. Drive from Abidjan to Bamakocar 1,084 km
16h 14m
$124–179
Train, bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A
1. Take the train from Treichville to Bobo-Dioulassotrain
2. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
35h 41m

Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 965 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Bamako, Mali?

Tunisair, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and Sky Mali fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abidjan to Bamako via Ouagadougou and Ouagadougou in around 31h 45m.

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