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How to get fromBamako to Tamaleby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bamako to Tamale by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tamale

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Tamale (TML)plane plane BKO - TML
    6h 52m
    $477–1,246

  2. Bus via Sokorodji Sirafara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Kumassibus bus Bani 8
    2. Take the bus from Adum to Tamalebus bus
    32h 32m
    $61–77

  3. Drive 1,126.6 km

    1. Drive from Bamako to Tamalecar car 1,126.6 km
    18h 48m
    $148–214

  4. Fly to Ouagadougou Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane plane BKO - OUA
    2. Drive from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Tamalecar car
    7h 3m
    $353–1,004

  5. Fly to Kotoka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane plane BKO - ACC
    2. Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus bus
    17h 26m
    $547–955

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Kumasibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adum to Tamalebus bus
    32h 32m
    $66–69

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Tamale (TML) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Tamale, Ghana?

ASKY, Africa World Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Tamale (TML) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arrêt Sotrama to Tamale via Sokorodji Sirafara, Bamako Sogoniko, and Adum in around 32h 32m.

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