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

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There are 3 ways to get from Senegal to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane DSS - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    16h 34m
    $353–1,147

  2. Drive 1,867.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dakar to Timbuktucar car 1,867.6 km
    35h 33m
    $234–338

  3. Bus, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane DSS - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    39h 26m
    $441–1,022

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,670.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Senegal to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Timbuktu in around 35h 33m.

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