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How to get fromBamako to Kadunaby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bamako to Kaduna by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane plane BKO - ABV
    2. Take the train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasatrain train
    14h 40m
    $581–1,445

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus bus
    4. Take the train from Kudwa to Kaduna- Rigasatrain train
    46h 39m
    $121–190

  3. Drive 2,126 km

    1. Drive from Bamako to Kadunacar car 2,126 km
    34h 40m
    $243–351

  4. Fly to Minna Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Minna Airport (MXJ)plane plane BKO - MXJ
    2. Take the taxi from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Kadunataxi taxi
    26h 47m
    $643–1,552

  5. Fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane BKO - KAN
    2. Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Kadunataxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $598–1,658

  6. Fly to Yakubu Gowon Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)plane plane BKO - JOS
    2. Take the taxi from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Kadunataxi taxi
    22h 31m
    $599–1,759

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Lomébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lomé to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Iyana Ipaja to Kadunashuttle bus
    2d 5h

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,930.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 40m

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Kaduna, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Bamako to Kaduna. However, you can take the taxi to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) airport, fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), walk to Abuja Airport, take the train to Idu, walk to Abuja, take the train to Kaduna- Rigasa, then take the taxi to Kaduna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamako to Kaduna via Cotonou, Jibowu, Jibowu Terminal, Abuja, Kudwa, and Kaduna- Rigasa in around 46h 39m.

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