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How to get fromBamako to Freetownby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BKO - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    6h
    $280–1,217

  2. Drive 1,023.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bamako to Freetowncar car 1,023.4 km
    17h
    $140–203

  3. Bus, ferry via Sokorodji Sirafara

    1. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abidjan to Conakrybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    2d 5h
    $210–517

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abidjan to Conakrybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $210–503

  5. Bus, ferry via Camayenne

    1. Take the bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adjamé Nouvelle Gare to Gare de Bambetobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    2d 6h

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 852.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Bamako to Freetown. However, you can take the taxi to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arrêt Sotrama to Aberdeen via Sokorodji Sirafara, Bamako Sogoniko, Abidjan, Escalier, Adjamé Liberté, Bracodi, Abidjan, Conakry, and Kaloum in around 2d 5h.

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