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How to get fromAbuja to Timbuktuby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Abuja to Timbuktu by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive  1,791 km

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    1. Drive from Abuja to Timbuktucar car 1,791 km
    34h 16m
    $205–296

  2. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane ABV - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    24h 13m
    $465–1,273

  3. Taxi to Minna Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Abuja to Minna Airport (MXJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane MXJ - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 13m
    $385–1,051

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration24h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791 km
  • Duration: 34h 16m

What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

You can drive from Abuja to Timbuktu in around 34h 16m.

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