What is the cheapest way to get from Calabar to Mali?

The cheapest way to get from Calabar to Mali is to bus which costs $130 - $180 and takes 41h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabar to Mali?

The fastest way to get from Calabar to Mali is to bus and fly which takes 12h 38m and costs $650 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Calabar and Mali?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabar to Mali. However, there are services departing from Calabar and arriving at Bamako via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 11m.

How far is it from Calabar to Mali?

The distance between Calabar and Mali is 2849 km. The road distance is 2539 km.

How do I travel from Calabar to Mali without a car?

The best way to get from Calabar to Mali without a car is to bus which takes 41h 11m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Calabar to Mali?

It takes approximately 41h 11m to get from Calabar to Mali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabar to Mali bus from?

Calabar to Mali bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Calabar station.

Bus or fly from Calabar to Mali?

The best way to get from Calabar to Mali is to bus which takes 41h 11m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 25h 34m.

Where does the Calabar to Mali bus arrive?

Calabar to Mali bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Calabar and Mali?

Mali is 1h behind Calabar. It is currently 4:37 PM in Calabar and 3:37 PM in Mali.

Can I drive from Calabar to Mali?

Yes, the driving distance between Calabar to Mali is 2539 km. It takes approximately 38h 42m to drive from Calabar to Mali.

Where can I stay near Mali?

There are 80+ hotels available in Mali.

Calabar to Mali - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Calabar to Mali by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
41h 11m
$136–179
Drive 2,539 km
1. Drive from Calabar to Bamakocar 2,539 km
38h 42m
$291–420
Fly from Calabar
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane CBQ - BKO
25h 34m
$150–641
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Jibowu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
44h 35m
Bus to Douala International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Bd de la Libertébus
2. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane DLA - BKO
12h 38m
$665–1,977

Calabar (CBQ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

9Weekly Planes

25h 56mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,848.7 km
Duration: 41h 11m

What companies run services between Calabar, Nigeria and Mali?

You can take a bus from Calabar to Bamako via Cotonou in around 41h 11m. Alternatively, Ibom Air, ASKY, and four other airlines fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) once daily.

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