How to get from Timbuktu to Bamako
3 ways, 707 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 20m | $160–250 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 32h 39m | $80–110 estimated |
| Taxi | 32h 39m | $1,570–2,160 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Timbuktu to Bamako?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 20m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 707 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Timbuktu to Bamako?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $80. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Timbuktu to Bamako?
- About 1h 35m in the air (TOM → BKO), about 4h 20m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $160–250; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Bamako from Timbuktu by road?
- About 981 km, roughly 32h 39m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $80–110; tolls and parking are extra.