There are 3 ways to get from Timbuktu to Rome by car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
- Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TOM - FCO
21h 9m€243–735Drive, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
- Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane TOM - CIA
45h 12m€332–1,134Drive, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
- Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TOM - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
22h 59m€340–949
Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Timbuktu to Rome is to drive and fly which costs €240 - €750 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Timbuktu to Rome is to drive and fly which takes 21h 9m and costs €240 - €750.
The distance between Timbuktu and Rome is 3418 km.
It takes approximately 21h 9m to get from Timbuktu to Rome, including transfers.
Rome is 2h ahead of Timbuktu. It is currently 8:20 AM in Timbuktu and 10:20 AM in Rome.
There are 21376+ hotels available in Rome.
What companies run services between Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali and Rome, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Timbuktu to Rome. However, you can drive to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini. Alternatively, you can drive to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA), walk to Roma Ciampino Airport, take the bus to Ciampino Stazione FS, walk to Ciampino, then take the train to Roma Termini.
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bamako, Casablanca
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €210–800
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Bamako, Casablanca
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €260–950
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport via Bamako, Casablanca, Marrakech
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €310–1,100
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bamako, Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €220–700
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Bamako, Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €280–850
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bamako, Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €220–700
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Timbuktu Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bamako, Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €370–1,100
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Italo Treno
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