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How to get fromMali to Sierra Leoneby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mali to Sierra Leone by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BKO - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    6h 6m
    $300–1,219

  2. Drive 1,023.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bamako to Freetowncar car 1,023.4 km
    17h
    $140–203

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adjamé Nouvelle Gare to Gare de Bambetobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    2d 5h

  4. Bus, ferry via Camayenne

    1. Take the bus from Bamako Magnambougou to Abidjanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abidjan to Conakrybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $210–505

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Mali and Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Mali to Sierra Leone. However, you can take the taxi to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), drive to Kaloum, take the ferry to Aberdeen, then drive to Freetown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arrêt Sotrama to Freetown via Sokorodji Sirafara, Bamako Sogoniko, Abidjan, Escalier, Adjamé Liberté, Bracodi, Adjamé Nouvelle Gare, Gare de Bambeto, Kaloum, and Aberdeen in around 2d 5h.

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