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

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  1. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane AMS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 2m
    $477–1,679

  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 32m
    $382–1,259

  3. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BRU - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    36h 12m
    $396–1,389

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

    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
    37h 45m
    $585–1,679

  5. 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 42m
    $431–1,469

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,466.7 km
  • Duration: 35h 2m

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 Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Anvers-Central, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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