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

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

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  1. Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane PEK - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $624–2,114

  2. Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    2d 5h
    $453–1,315

  3. Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    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
    46h
    $748–2,175

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,089.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 22h

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 subway to Beijing Capital Airport T2, walk to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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