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There are 5 ways to get from America to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain train
    2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BRU - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 38m
    $399–1,250

  2. Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain train
    2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain train
    4. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    5. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    40h 39m
    $561–1,597

  3. Fly Weeze Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane NRN - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 36m
    $477–1,560

  4. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain train
    2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BRU - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    47h 38m
    $424–1,330

  5. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane DUS - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 19h
    $453–1,409

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration27h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,489.7 km
  • Duration: 38h 38m

What companies run services between America, Netherlands and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from America to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Horst-Sevenum, take the train to Eindhoven Centraal, take the train to Breda, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Horst-Sevenum, take the train to Eindhoven Centraal, take the train to Breda, take the train to Anvers-Central, take the train to Paris Nord, take the train to Gare d'Antony, walk to Gare D'Antony, take the vehicle to Orly 4, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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