There are 4 ways to get from Bamako to Abidjan by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)plane BKO - ABJ
2h 47m$319–785Bus via Sokorodji Sirafara
cheapest- Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjanbus Nou 7
21h 30m$28–55Drive 1,083.1 km
- Drive from Bamako to Abidjancar 1,083.1 km
16h 11m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjanbus Dia 3
22h 26m$40–55
Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to bus via Sokorodji Sirafara which costs $28 - $55 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamako to Abidjan. However, there are services departing from Arrêt Sotrama and arriving at Abidjan via Bamako Sogoniko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Bamako and Abidjan is 963 km. The road distance is 1083.1 km.
The best way to get from Bamako to Abidjan without a car is to bus via Sokorodji Sirafara which takes 21h 30m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Bamako to Abidjan, including transfers.
Bamako to Abidjan bus services, operated by Nour Transport Voyageurs, depart from Bamako Sogoniko station.
The best way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Sokorodji Sirafara, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 21h 30m.
Bamako to Abidjan bus services, operated by Nour Transport Voyageurs, arrive at Abidjan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Abidjan is 1083 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Bamako to Abidjan.
What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Abidjan, Ivory Coast?
Air Cote D'Ivoire, Mauritania Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Nour Transport Voyageurs operates a bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjan once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 20h. Bani Transport also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Port Bouet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Port Bouet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–450
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Port Bouet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Port Bouet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–490
- Phone
- +223 20 79 54 22
- Website
- Nour Transport Voyageurs
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- Nour Transport Voyageurs
- Phone
- +223 20 20 60 81
- Website
- Bani Transport
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Bani Transport
- Website
- Diarra Transport
Bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Diarra Transport
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