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

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There are 2 ways to get from Zug to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Basel, fly, drive

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BSL - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    43h 14m
    $469–1,508

  2. Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    41h 3m
    $603–1,726

Basel (BSL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,097.7 km
  • Duration: 43h 14m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Zug to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Mulhouse, walk to Mulhouse Ville, take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon, walk to Gare de Lyon, take the line 14 subway to Aéroport d'Orly, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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