There is 1 way to get from Lagos to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car
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Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Timbuktu is to bus and fly and drive which costs $460 - $1,300 and takes 37h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Timbuktu is to bus and fly and drive which takes 37h 12m and costs $460 - $1,300.
The distance between Lagos and Timbuktu is 1784 km.
It takes approximately 37h 12m to get from Lagos to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 1h behind Lagos. It is currently 12:14 AM in Lagos and 11:14 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Lagos to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Mile 2, take the taxi to Maza Maza, take the bus to Lomé, take the taxi to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Lomé–Tokoin Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Lomé–Tokoin Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Abidjan, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
Flights from Lomé–Tokoin Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Lagos, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Lomé
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
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