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How to get fromAbuja to Bamakoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Abuja to Bamako by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane plane ABV - BKO
    9h 41m
    $449–1,273
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus bus
    40h 27m
    $116–175
  3. Drive  2,193.7 km

    1. Drive from Abuja to Bamakocar car 2,193.7 km
    34h 55m
    $251–363
  4. Bus via Lomé

    1. Take the bus from Utako to Jibowubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    2d 1h

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Bamako, Mali?

ASKY, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and two other airlines fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Abuja to Bamako via Abuja, Jibowu Terminal, Jibowu, and Cotonou in around 40h 27m.

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