There are 2 ways to get from Bamako to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Timbuktu is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bamako to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 8h 14m and costs $120 - $550.
The distance between Bamako and Timbuktu is 842 km. The road distance is 865.9 km.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Bamako to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Timbuktu is 866 km. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Bamako to Timbuktu.
There are one+ hotels available in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Bamako to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Bamako to Timbuktu in around 17h 14m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
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