There are 8 ways to get from Mali to Nigeria by plane, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Benin City
best- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Benin City (BNI)plane BKO - BNI
17h 21m$399–1,135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza Internationalbus
31h 20m$87–120Drive 1,873.5 km
- Drive from Bamako to Lagoscar 1,873.5 km
29h 21m$215–310Fly to Warri
- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Warri (QRW)plane BKO - QRW
18h 31m$349–986Fly to Lagos
- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Lagos (LOS)plane BKO - LOS
3h 3m$580–987Fly to Asaba International Airport
- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane BKO - ABB
18h 2m$380–1,037Fly to Cotonou, ferry
- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Cotonou (COO)plane BKO - COO
- Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry
6h 31mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
- Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry F4 - F1
34h 11m
Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Benin City (BNI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mali to Nigeria is to bus which costs $85 - $120 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mali to Nigeria is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mali to Nigeria. However, there are services departing from Bamako and arriving at Maza Maza International via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
The distance between Mali and Nigeria is 1657 km. The road distance is 1873.5 km.
The best way to get from Mali to Nigeria without a car is to bus which takes 31h 20m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 17h 21m to get from Mali to Nigeria, including transfers.
Mali to Nigeria bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Bamako station.
The best way to get from Mali to Nigeria is to fly which takes 17h 21m and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 31h 20m.
Mali to Nigeria bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.
Nigeria is 1h ahead of Mali. It is currently 9:10 PM in Mali and 10:10 PM in Nigeria.
What companies run services between Mali and Nigeria?
Air Peace and Arik Air fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Benin City (BNI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamako to Lagos via Cotonou and Maza Maza in around 31h 20m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Benin City via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Benin City via Conakry, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,300
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Warri via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Warri via Conakry, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Asaba International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Asaba International Airport via Conakry, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,200
- Website
- arikair.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Benin City via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Website
- realtonga.to
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Warri via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Cotonou via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Bamako to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
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Yes, the driving distance between Mali to Nigeria is 1873 km. It takes approximately 29h 21m to drive from Mali to Nigeria.
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