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How to get fromDurban to Timbuktuby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane PZB - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 19m
    $501–1,413

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PZB - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    4d 2h
    $376–1,158

  3. Drive  8,518.2 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Timbuktucar car 8,518.2 km
    5d 16h
    $1,373–1,983

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane DUR - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 58m
    $620–1,601

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,557.9 km
  • Duration: 45h 19m

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.

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