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How to get fromAmsterdam to Timbuktuby train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    39h 15m
    $594–1,631

  2. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane AMS - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 33m
    $362–1,258

  3. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BRU - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 41m
    $400–1,372

  4. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ORY - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d
    $619–1,611

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,573.2 km
  • Duration: 39h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Timbuktu. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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