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How to get fromBasel to Timbuktuby plane, car or train

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

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  1. Fly Basel to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BSL - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    42h 16m
    $369–1,275

  2. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ZRH - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 5h
    $399–1,216

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 50 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 Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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