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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Timbuktu by train, plane, car, or bus

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

    best
    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
    $981–3,032

  2. Fly Wellington to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane WLG - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 9h
    $955–3,056

  3. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PPQ - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 20h
    $1,008–3,274

  4. 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 13h
    $1,062–3,484

  5. 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
    3d 18h
    $1,022–3,297

  6. Train to Auckland, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane AKL - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 17h
    $986–2,912

Auckland (AKL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$832Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Timbuktu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18,731.4 km
  • Duration: 3d 7h

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 train to Papakura, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 1, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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