What is the cheapest way to get from Mali to The Gambia?

The cheapest way to get from Mali to The Gambia is to bus which costs $50 - $65 and takes 22h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mali to The Gambia?

The fastest way to get from Mali to The Gambia is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Mali and The Gambia?

No, there is no direct bus from Mali to The Gambia. However, there are services departing from Train Gare Da and arriving at Banjul via Avenue de l'O.U.A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Mali to The Gambia?

The distance between Mali and The Gambia is 970 km. The road distance is 1140.4 km.

How do I travel from Mali to The Gambia without a car?

The best way to get from Mali to The Gambia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 32m and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Mali to The Gambia?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Mali to The Gambia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mali to The Gambia bus from?

Mali to The Gambia bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, depart from Avenue de l'O.U.A station.

Bus or fly from Mali to The Gambia?

The best way to get from Mali to The Gambia is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 22h 32m.

Where does the Mali to The Gambia bus arrive?

Mali to The Gambia bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, arrive at Banjul station.

Can I drive from Mali to The Gambia?

Yes, the driving distance between Mali to The Gambia is 1140 km. It takes approximately 19h 4m to drive from Mali to The Gambia.

Where can I stay near The Gambia?

There are 405+ hotels available in The Gambia.

Mali to The Gambia - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and 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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Banjul (BJL)plane BKO - BJL
4h 20m
$529–1,135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjulbus
22h 32m
$52–62
Drive 1,140.4 km
1. Drive from Bamako to Serekundacar 1,140.4 km
19h 4m
$154–223
Bus via Dakar
1. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Dakarbus Gana 2
2. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus
30h
$52–70

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

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6h 11mAverage Duration

$353Cheapest Price

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Distance: 970.1 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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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