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How to get fromWellington to Timbuktuby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Timbuktu by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Wellington to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane WLG - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $1,089–3,336

  2. Fly Wellington to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane WLG - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $759–2,591

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane PMR - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 2h
    $867–2,919

  4. Train to Auckland, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane AKL - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 7h
    $890–2,646

  5. Fly Wellington to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane WLG - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 13h
    $874–2,786

  6. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane WAG - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    4d 18h
    $947–3,033

  7. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PMR - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 16h
    $932–2,914

Wellington (WLG) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,013Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,879 km
  • Duration: 2d 22h

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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