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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ghana to Timbuktu by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive  1,971.1 km

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    1. Drive from Accra to Timbuktucar car 1,971.1 km
    35h 20m
    $259–375

  2. Fly from Kotoka International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane ACC - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    27h 32m
    $478–1,227

  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 Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane LFW - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    32h 26m
    $458–1,257

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration25h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,971.1 km
  • Duration: 35h 20m

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

You can drive from Accra to Timbuktu in around 35h 20m.

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