What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Timbuktu?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Timbuktu is to train and bus and fly and drive which costs $410 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Timbuktu?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Timbuktu is to train and bus and fly and drive which takes 2 days 11h and costs $410 - $1,200.

How far is it from Sofia to Timbuktu?

The distance between Sofia and Timbuktu is 4997 km.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Timbuktu?

It takes approximately 3 days 22h to get from Sofia to Timbuktu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is 3h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:05 AM in Sofia and 7:05 AM in Timbuktu.

Where can I stay near Timbuktu?

There are one+ hotels available in Timbuktu.

Sofia to Timbuktu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Timbuktu by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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Fly from Sofia Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane SOF - MZI
2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
3d 22h
$569–1,528
Train, bus to Istanbul, fly, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2. Take the bus from Gültepe Camii to Istanbul Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane IST - MZI
4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
2d 11h
$417–1,189
Bus to Skopje International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane SKP - MZI
3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
6d 4h
$666–1,939
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane SKG - MZI
5. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
4d 4h
$586–1,587
Bus, shuttle, bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Skopje to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicashuttle
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Airportbus
4. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane TIA - MZI
5. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
3d 16h
$560–1,502

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mopti Airport (MZI) flights

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2d 23hAverage Duration

$468Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,997.1 km
Duration: 3d 22h

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Halkalı, walk to Gültepe Camii, take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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