There are 5 ways to get from Niamey to Mali by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
best- Fly from Niamey (NIM) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane NIM - BKO
2h 25m$556–1,371Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
25h 40m$61–90Drive 1,374.3 km
- Drive from Niamey to Bamakocar 1,374.3 km
19h 47m$158–227Fly to Kayes Airport
- Fly from Niamey (NIM) to Kayes Airport (KYS)plane NIM - KYS
14h 11m$380–1,148Bus via Chèbougouni Sougou
- Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
26h 38m
Niamey (NIM) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niamey to Mali is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 25h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Niamey to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $550 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Niamey to Mali. However, there are services departing from Niamey and arriving at Bamako via Ouagadougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
The distance between Niamey and Mali is 1128 km. The road distance is 1374.3 km.
The best way to get from Niamey to Mali without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Niamey to Mali, including transfers.
Niamey to Mali bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Niamey station.
The best way to get from Niamey to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 25h 40m.
Niamey to Mali bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Ouagadougou station.
Mali is 1h behind Niamey. It is currently 9:54 PM in Niamey and 8:54 PM in Mali.
What companies run services between Niamey, Niger and Mali?
Turkish Airlines flies from Niamey (NIM) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niamey to Bamako via Ouagadougou in around 25h 40m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Niamey to Kayes Airport via Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Niamey to Kayes Airport via Abidjan, Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,000
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Niamey to Ouagadougou
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Ouagadougou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Niamey to Ouagadougou
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Niamey to Mali is 1374 km. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Niamey to Mali.
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