There are 4 ways to get from Bamako to Abuja by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane BKO - ABV
7h 14m$468–1,334Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
40h 29m$122–180Drive 2,188.9 km
- Drive from Bamako to Abujacar 2,188.9 km
35h 5m$296–427Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Lomébus
- Take the bus from Lomé to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take a shuttle bus from Lagos Jibowu to Abuja
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Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Abuja is to bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 40h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bamako to Abuja is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $460 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamako to Abuja. However, there are services departing from Bamako and arriving at Abuja via Cotonou and Jibowu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 29m.
The distance between Bamako and Abuja is 1749 km. The road distance is 2188.9 km.
The best way to get from Bamako to Abuja without a car is to bus which takes 40h 29m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Bamako to Abuja, including transfers.
Bamako to Abuja bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Bamako station.
The best way to get from Bamako to Abuja is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $460 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 40h 29m.
Bamako to Abuja bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.
Abuja is 1h ahead of Bamako. It is currently 11:44 AM in Bamako and 12:44 PM in Abuja.
What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Abuja, Nigeria?
Air Peace, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and two other airlines fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamako to Abuja via Cotonou, Jibowu, Jibowu Terminal, and Abuja in around 40h 29m.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Bamako to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Lomé
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
- Phone
- (+234) 817-459-4910
- [email protected]
- Website
- guotransport.com
Shuttle from Lagos Jibowu to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42
- Schedules at
- guotransport.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Abuja is 2189 km. It takes approximately 35h 5m to drive from Bamako to Abuja.
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