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How to get fromNiger to Kayesby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Niger to Kayes by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Niamey (NIM) to Kayes Airport (KYS)plane plane NIM - KYS
    14h 11m
    $380–1,148

  2. Drive  1,848.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niamey to Kayescar car 1,848.3 km
    31h 9m
    $212–306

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bamako-Sabalibougou to Kayesbus bus
    37h 52m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus bus
    3. Take the train from Bamako to Kayestrain train
    41h 41m

  5. Bus via Bobo-Dioulasso

    1. Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulassobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Kayesbus bus
    42h 34m

Niamey (NIM) to Kayes Airport (KYS) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Niger and Kayes, Mali?

Turkish Airlines, Sky Mali, and Air Cote D'Ivoire fly from Niamey (NIM) to Kayes Airport (KYS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Niamey to Kayes via Niamey, Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Bamako, Chèbougouni Sougou, Olympe, and Bamako-Sabalibougou in around 37h 52m.

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