There are 4 ways to get from Abuja to Mali by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane ABV - BKO
9h 11m$548–1,427Bus
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$121–185Drive 2,193.7 km
- Drive from Abuja to Bamakocar 2,193.7 km
34h 55m$297–428Bus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Mali is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 40h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Mali is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $550 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Abuja to Mali. 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 Mali is 1751 km. The road distance is 2193.7 km.
The best way to get from Abuja to Mali without a car is to bus which takes 40h 27m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Abuja to Mali, including transfers.
Abuja to Mali bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Abuja station.
The best way to get from Abuja to Mali is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 40h 27m.
Abuja to Mali bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Jibowu Terminal station.
Mali is 1h behind Abuja. It is currently 8:29 PM in Abuja and 7:29 PM in Mali.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and 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.
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Utako to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.A
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Mali is 2194 km. It takes approximately 34h 55m to drive from Abuja to Mali.
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