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

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ZRH - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 16h
    $350–1,192

  2. Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CDG - EMN
    5. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 37m
    $528–1,480

  3. Fly Zurich Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ZRH - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 2h
    $385–1,137

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,988.9 km
  • Duration: 3d 16h

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

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mulhouse, walk to Mulhouse Ville, take the train to Strasbourg, take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, walk to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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