What is the cheapest way to get from Benin to Bamako?

The cheapest way to get from Benin to Bamako is to bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A which costs $59 - $62 and takes 29h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benin to Bamako?

The fastest way to get from Benin to Bamako is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Benin and Bamako?

No, there is no direct bus from Benin to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Bamako via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

How far is it from Benin to Bamako?

The distance between Benin and Bamako is 1351 km. The road distance is 1798.9 km.

How do I travel from Benin to Bamako without a car?

The best way to get from Benin to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Benin to Bamako?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Benin to Bamako, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benin to Bamako bus from?

Benin to Bamako bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Benin to Bamako?

The best way to get from Benin to Bamako is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 28h 15m.

Where does the Benin to Bamako bus arrive?

Benin to Bamako bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

What is the time difference between Benin and Bamako?

Bamako is 1h behind Benin. It is currently 10:51 AM in Benin and 9:51 AM in Bamako.

Can I drive from Benin to Bamako?

Yes, the driving distance between Benin to Bamako is 1799 km. It takes approximately 28h 7m to drive from Benin to Bamako.

Where can I stay near Bamako?

There are 82+ hotels available in Bamako.

Benin to Bamako - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Benin to Bamako by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane COO - BKO
2h 45m
$584–1,145
Bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
29h 48m
$60–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
28h 15m
$81–117
Drive 1,798.9 km
1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Bamakocar 1,798.9 km
28h 7m
$206–297

Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

$451Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,351.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Benin and Bamako, Mali?

Corsairfly and ASKY fly from Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) once daily. Alternatively, STM Voyageurs operates a bus from Cotonou to Bamako once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 28h.

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