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

The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Benin is to bus via Cotonou which costs $55 - $80 and takes 30h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamako to Benin is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bamako and Benin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bamako to Benin. However, there are services departing from Bamako and arriving at Cotonou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

How far is it from Bamako to Benin?

The distance between Bamako and Benin is 1348 km. The road distance is 1797.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bamako to Benin without a car is to bus which takes 28h 14m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Bamako to Benin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamako to Benin bus from?

Bamako to Benin bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Bamako station.

Bus or fly from Bamako to Benin?

The best way to get from Bamako to Benin is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 28h 14m.

Where does the Bamako to Benin bus arrive?

Bamako to Benin bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Bamako and Benin?

Benin is 1h ahead of Bamako. It is currently 7:51 PM in Bamako and 8:51 PM in Benin.

Can I drive from Bamako to Benin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Benin is 1798 km. It takes approximately 27h 55m to drive from Bamako to Benin.

Where can I stay near Benin?

There are 588+ hotels available in Benin.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Cotonou (COO)plane BKO - COO
2h 49m
$581–1,039
Bus via Cotonou
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus Gana 3
30h 16m
$56–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
28h 14m
$81–109
Drive 1,797.5 km
1. Drive from Bamako to Abomey-Calavicar 1,797.5 km
27h 55m
$206–297
Bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A
1. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
30h 41m
$58–79

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Cotonou (COO) flights

10Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

$600Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,348.4 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Benin?

Corsairfly and ASKY fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Cotonou (COO) once daily. Alternatively, STM Voyageurs operates a bus from Bamako to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 28h.

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