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How to get fromSierra Leone to Bamakoby ferry, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Sierra Leone to Bamako by ferry, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry to Conakry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane plane CKY - BKO
    8h 34m
    $332–1,013

  2. Drive  1,023.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Freetown to Bamakocar car 1,023.2 km
    16h 59m
    $140–203

  3. Shuttle to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Port Loko to Freetown Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane plane FNA - BKO
    16h 28m
    $480–1,560

Conakry (CKY) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Sierra Leone and Bamako, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Sierra Leone to Bamako. However, you can take the taxi to Aberdeen, take the taxi to Aberdeen Bridge, walk to Aberdeen, take the ferry to Kaloum, take the taxi to Conakry (CKY) airport, fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO), then take the taxi to Bamako. Alternatively, you can drive from Freetown to Bamako in around 16h 59m.

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