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

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BRU - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 59m
    $342–914

  2. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CDG - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    31h 16m
    $428–1,412

  3. Fly Brussels Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BRU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 53m
    $357–1,174

  4. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    37h 20m
    $439–1,485

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,578.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 59m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Brussels to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, walk to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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