There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus
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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Timbuktu Airport, drive
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane DUR - TOM
- Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar
2d 11h$591–1,556Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- 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$501–1,413Drive 8,518.2 km
- Drive from Durban to Timbuktucar 8,518.2 km
5d 16h$1,373–1,983
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Timbuktu is to bus and fly and drive which costs $500 - $1,500 and takes 45h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Timbuktu is to bus and fly and drive which takes 45h 19m and costs $500 - $1,500.
The distance between Durban and Timbuktu is 6611 km. The road distance is 8518.2 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 11h to get from Durban to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Durban. It is currently 8:55 PM in Durban and 6:55 PM 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 Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Timbuktu in around 5d 16h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Addis Ababa, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Gao International Airport via Johannesburg, Lagos, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
- 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
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
- 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
- $18–25
- 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
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