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

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There are 6 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
    39h 13m
    $410–1,384

  2. Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, 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
    39h 28m
    $585–1,702

  3. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MXP - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $449–1,365

  4. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane GVA - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d
    $554–1,676

  5. 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
    2d 1h
    $435–1,364

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

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BSL - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 4h
    $451–1,423

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

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,988.9 km
  • Duration: 39h 13m

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 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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