Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Timbuktu

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane DUB - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 54m
    $272–754

  2. Fly from Cork Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane ORK - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 8h
    $332–1,126

  3. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BFS - EMN
    4. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 27m
    $361–848

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cork to Timbuktu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,000.2 km
  • Duration: 35h 54m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mali

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides