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

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There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane AMS - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    30h 39m
    $442–1,518

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

    cheapest
    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
    37h 42m
    $375–1,290

  3. 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
    39h 15m
    $592–1,625

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,736.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 39m

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 Néma Airport (EMN), 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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