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

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There are 6 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BRU - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 2m
    $498–1,443

  2. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane DUS - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    4d 17h
    $473–1,454

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

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf 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
    39h 2m
    $647–1,846

  4. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane AMS - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d
    $569–1,789

  5. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BRU - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d
    $523–1,523

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane FRA - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 42m
    $477–1,537

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration25h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,568.2 km
  • Duration: 38h 2m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Düsseldorf to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Köln Hbf, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Köln Hbf, take the train to Paris Nord, take the train to Gare d'Antony, walk to Gare D'Antony, take the vehicle to Orly 4, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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