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How to get fromBeijing to Timbuktuby train, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Beijing to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane PKX - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    41h 6m
    $788–2,135

  2. Train, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane PKX - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 30m
    $758–2,190

  3. Train, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PKX - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 7h
    $823–2,185

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,136.9 km
  • Duration: 41h 6m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Beijing to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Beijing Daxing Airport, walk to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Beijing Daxing Airport, walk to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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