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How to get fromAsheville to Timbuktuby car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Asheville to Timbuktu by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Drive from Asheville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane GSP - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    47h 11m
    $832–2,427

  2. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Drive from Asheville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane GSP - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 3h
    $807–2,487

  3. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CLT - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 4h

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration35h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Asheville to Timbuktu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,321 km
  • Duration: 47h 11m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Timbuktu. However, you can drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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