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

The cheapest way to get from Abidjan to Bamako is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 16h 14m.

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 $320 - $800.

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 Artisanat via Ouagadougou and Chèbougouni Sougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 39m.

How far is it from Abidjan to Bamako?

The distance between Abidjan and Bamako is 965 km. The road distance is 1084.1 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 32h 39m and costs .

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 $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 39m.

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 88+ 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
$320–790
Drive 1,084.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Abidjan to Bamakocar 1,084.1 km
16h 14m
$152–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Abidjan to Ouagadougoubus
2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
32h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Treichville to Bobo-Dioulassotrain
2. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Bamakobus
34h 5m
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

18Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Air Cote D'Ivoire, Mauritania Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abidjan to Artisanat via Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Chèbougouni Sougou in around 32h 39m.

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