There are 6 ways to get from Nigeria to Bamako by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lagos
best- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane LOS - BKO
3h 1m$582–1,043Bus via Maza Maza International
cheapest- Take the bus from Maza Maza International to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
34h$62–87Bus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
31h 28m$81–115Drive 1,877.9 km
- Drive from Lagos to Bamakocar 1,877.9 km
29h 4m$215–310Bus to Cotonou, fly
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane COO - BKO
6h 37m$591–1,052Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane ABV - BKO
9h 47m$441–1,341
Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nigeria to Bamako is to bus via Maza Maza International which costs $60 - $90 and takes 34h.
The fastest way to get from Nigeria to Bamako is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nigeria to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Bamako via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 28m.
The distance between Nigeria and Bamako is 1438 km. The road distance is 1877.9 km.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 31h 28m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Nigeria to Bamako, including transfers.
Nigeria to Bamako bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Bamako is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 31h 28m.
Nigeria to Bamako bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.
Bamako is 1h behind Nigeria. It is currently 10:42 PM in Nigeria and 9:42 PM in Bamako.
What companies run services between Nigeria and Bamako, Mali?
Air Peace flies from Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Bamako via Jibowu and Cotonou in around 31h 28m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Cotonou to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Cotonou to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Maza Maza International to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.A
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
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