There are 3 ways to get from Sokoto to Mali by car or plane
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Drive, fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
best- Drive from Sokoto to Niamey (NIM)car
- Fly from Niamey (NIM) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane NIM - BKO
9h 31m$546–1,263Drive 1,788.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sokoto to Bamakocar 1,788.7 km
27h 13m$205–296Drive, fly to Kayes Airport
- Drive from Sokoto to Niamey (NIM)car
- Fly from Niamey (NIM) to Kayes Airport (KYS)plane NIM - KYS
21h 17m$370–1,140
Niamey (NIM) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sokoto to Mali is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 27h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sokoto to Mali is to drive and fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $500 - $1,300.
The distance between Sokoto and Mali is 1538 km. The road distance is 1788.7 km.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Sokoto to Mali, including transfers.
Mali is 1h behind Sokoto. It is currently 9:35 AM in Sokoto and 8:35 AM in Mali.
Yes, the driving distance between Sokoto to Mali is 1789 km. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Sokoto to Mali.
There are 95+ hotels available in Mali.
What companies run services between Sokoto, Nigeria and Mali?
There is no direct connection from Sokoto to Mali. However, you can drive to Niamey (NIM) airport, fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO), then take the taxi to Bamako. Alternatively, you can drive from Sokoto to Bamako in around 27h 13m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Niamey to Kayes Airport via Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Niamey to Kayes Airport via Abidjan, Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,200
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