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

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

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  1. Drive  1,971.1 km

    best
    1. Drive from Accra to Timbuktucar car 1,971.1 km
    35h 19m
    $293–423

  2. Fly from Kotoka International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ACC - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    31h 23m
    $197–720

  3. Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Gare de Lomébus bus
    2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LFW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    40h 37m
    $210–756

  4. Bus to Port Bouet Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Accra to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ABJ - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 6m

  5. Drive to Ouagadougou Airport, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Wa to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)car car
    2. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane OUA - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    31h 24m
    $291–1,001

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,971.1 km
  • Duration: 35h 19m

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

You can drive from Accra to Timbuktu in around 35h 19m.

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