There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Timbuktu by bus, 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.
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Gao International Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane PZB - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
45h 19m$491–1,313Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Mopti Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane PZB - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
4d 2h$366–1,158Drive 8,518.2 km
- Drive from Durban to Timbuktucar 8,518.2 km
5d 16h$1,373–1,983Fly King Shaka International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane DUR - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
38h 58m$620–1,602
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Timbuktu is to bus and fly and drive which costs $360 - $1,200 and takes 4 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 38h 58m and costs $600 - $1,600.
The distance between Durban and Timbuktu is 6558 km. The road distance is 8518.2 km.
It takes approximately 45h 19m to get from Durban to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Durban. It is currently 11:33 AM in Durban and 9:33 AM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Timbuktu is 8518 km. It takes approximately 5 days 16h to drive from Durban to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Durban to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Burger St, take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Timbuktu in around 5d 16h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Gao International Airport via Johannesburg, Lagos, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Gao International Airport via Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Mopti Airport via Johannesburg, Libreville, Lagos, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Mopti Airport via Johannesburg, Accra, Abidjan, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $4–13
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $4–13
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
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