What is the cheapest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan?

The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 22h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan?

The fastest way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $300 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Bamako and Abidjan?

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.

How far is it from Bamako to Abidjan?

The distance between Bamako and Abidjan is 961 km. The road distance is 1085.8 km.

How do I travel from Bamako to Abidjan without a car?

The best way to get from Bamako to Abidjan without a car is to bus via Sokorodji Sirafara which takes 21h 30m and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Bamako to Abidjan?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bamako to Abidjan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamako to Abidjan bus from?

Bamako to Abidjan bus services, operated by Nour Transport Voyageurs, depart from Bamako Sogoniko station.

Bus or fly from Bamako to Abidjan?

The best way to get from Bamako to Abidjan is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Sokorodji Sirafara, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Bamako to Abidjan bus arrive?

Bamako to Abidjan bus services, operated by Nour Transport Voyageurs, arrive at Abidjan station.

Can I drive from Bamako to Abidjan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Abidjan is 1086 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Bamako to Abidjan.

Where can I stay near Abidjan?

There are 703+ hotels available in Abidjan.

Bamako to Abidjan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bamako to Abidjan by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)plane BKO - ABJ
2h 50m
$309–835
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjanbus Dia 3
22h 26m
$28–45
Bus via Sokorodji Sirafara
1. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjanbus Nou 7
21h 30m
$29–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bamako to Bobo-Dioulassobus
2. Take the train from Bobo-Dioulasso to Treichvilletrain
33h 6m
Drive 1,085.8 km
1. Drive from Bamako to Abidjancar 1,085.8 km
16h 15m
$125–180

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Abidjan, Ivory Coast?

Tunisair, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and Sky Mali fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) twice daily. Alternatively, Nour Transport Voyageurs operates a bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjan once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 20h. Bani Transport also services this route twice a week.

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