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

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Timbuktu by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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

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    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
    2d 22h
    $557–1,484

  2. Drive 8,518.2 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Timbuktucar car 8,518.2 km
    5d 16h
    $1,189–1,717

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

    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
    3d 21h
    $601–1,598

  4. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane RCB - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 6h
    $646–1,440

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

    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
    2d 22h
    $656–1,578

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$538Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,544.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 22h

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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Timbuktu in around 5d 16h.

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