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How to get fromNigeria to Timbuktuby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nigeria to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Cotonou, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane COO - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    41h 46m
    $236–897

  2. Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Lomébus bus
    2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LFW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    39h 56m
    $215–756

  3. Fly Lagos to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LOS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    19h 5m
    $487–1,287

  4. Fly Benin City to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Benin City (BNI) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BNI - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    44h 31m
    $461–1,131

Cotonou (COO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration28h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,674.1 km
  • Duration: 41h 46m

What companies run services between Nigeria and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Nigeria to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Maza Maza, take the bus to Cotonou, take the taxi to Cotonou (COO) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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