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

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

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  1. Train to Basel, fly, drive

    best
    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
    $421–1,388

  2. Fly from Zurich Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    $384–1,256

  3. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, 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
    $415–1,194

  4. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, 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
    $483–1,384

  5. Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train
    3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SXB - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 21h
    $502–1,551

  6. 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 Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ORY - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $541–1,478

  7. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LIN - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 8h
    $675–1,758

Basel (BSL) to Mopti Airport (MZI) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,824.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 4h

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 Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lugano, take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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