There are 4 ways to get from Abuja to Bamako by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane ABV - BKO
9h 41m$588–1,455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
40h 27m$116–185Drive 2,193.7 km
- Drive from Abuja to Bamakocar 2,193.7 km
34h 55m$251–363Bus via Lomé
- Take the bus from Utako to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus
- Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2d 1h
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Bamako is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 40h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Bamako is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $550 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Abuja to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Abuja and arriving at Bamako via Jibowu and Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.
The distance between Abuja and Bamako is 1751 km. The road distance is 2193.7 km.
The best way to get from Abuja to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 40h 27m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Abuja to Bamako, including transfers.
Abuja to Bamako bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Abuja station.
The best way to get from Abuja to Bamako is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 40h 27m.
Abuja to Bamako bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Jibowu Terminal station.
Bamako is 1h behind Abuja. It is currently 5:22 PM in Abuja and 4:22 PM in Bamako.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Bamako, Mali?
ASKY and Air Cote D'Ivoire fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Abuja to Bamako via Abuja, Jibowu Terminal, Jibowu, and Cotonou in around 40h 27m.
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Bamako is 2194 km. It takes approximately 34h 55m to drive from Abuja to Bamako.
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