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How to get fromMali to The Gambiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mali to The Gambia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane BKO - BJL
    4h 50m
    $519–885

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjulbus bus
    22h 32m
    $52–62

  3. Drive  1,141.2 km

    1. Drive from Bamako to Serekundacar car 1,141.2 km
    19h 2m
    $131–189

  4. Bus via Dakar

    1. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Dakarbus bus Gana 2
    2. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    30h
    $52–70

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Banjul (BJL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Mali and The Gambia?

ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Banjul (BJL) once daily. Alternatively, Africa Tours Trans operates a bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjul twice a week. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 21h.

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