There are 5 ways to get from Kumasi to Bamako by bus, plane, car, or taxi
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Bus to Kotoka International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Kumassi to Accrabus
- Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane ACC - BKO
13h 4m$539–902Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumasi to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
23h 27m$50–65Drive 1,267.5 km
- Drive from Kumasi to Bamakocar 1,267.5 km
19h 34m$167–241Fly from Kumasi Airport
- Fly from Kumasi Airport (KMS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane KMS - BKO
8h 36m$555–1,179Taxi to Sunyani Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kumasi to Sunyani Airport (NYI)taxi
- Fly from Sunyani Airport (NYI) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane NYI - BKO
8h 54m$249–660
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumasi to Bamako is to bus which costs $50 - $65 and takes 23h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kumasi to Bamako is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumasi to Bamako station. However, there are services departing from Kumasi and arriving at Station Total Quintin via Niamakoro Sirafara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
The distance between Kumasi and Bamako is 1425 km. The road distance is 1267.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumasi to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Kumasi to Bamako, including transfers.
Kumasi to Bamako bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, depart from Kumasi station.
The best way to get from Kumasi to Bamako is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 8h 36m.
Kumasi to Bamako bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, arrive at Avenue de l'O.U.A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumasi to Bamako is 1268 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Kumasi to Bamako.
What companies run services between Kumasi, Ghana and Bamako, Mali?
Africa Tours Trans operates a bus from Kumasi to Avenue de l'O.U.A twice a week. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 23h. Alternatively, Africa World Airlines, ASKY, and three other airlines fly from Kumasi Airport (KMS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice daily.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
Flights from Kumasi Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Kotoka International Airport, Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Sunyani Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Kotoka International Airport, Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,100
- Phone
- +223 20 20 60 81
- Website
- Bani Transport
Bus from Kumassi to Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- Bani Transport
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