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How to get fromTokyo to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane HND - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $724–2,015

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane NRT - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 21h
    $627–1,820

  3. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane NRT - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 11h
    $707–1,960

  4. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane HND - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 7h
    $1,004–2,555

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,893.2 km
  • Duration: 2d 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō, take the train to 羽田空港第1ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, walk to Narita International Airport (NRT) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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