There are 3 ways to get from Kayes to Bamako by plane, train, or car
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Kayes Airport (KYS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kayes to Bamako is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kayes to Bamako is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $90 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kayes and arriving at Bamako. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Kayes and Bamako is 455 km. The road distance is 521.1 km.
The best way to get from Kayes to Bamako without a car is to train which takes 14h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Kayes to Bamako, including transfers.
Kayes to Bamako train services, operated by Transrail, depart from Kayes station.
The best way to get from Kayes to Bamako is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 14h 45m.
Kayes to Bamako train services, operated by Transrail, arrive at Bamako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayes to Bamako is 521 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Kayes to Bamako.
What companies run services between Kayes, Mali and Bamako, Mali?
Sky Mali flies from Kayes Airport (KYS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Transrail operates a train from Kayes to Bamako twice a week, and the journey takes 14h 45m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Kayes Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Train from Kayes to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
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