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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Mali is to bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A which costs $54 and takes 29h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $450 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Mali?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Bamako. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Cotonou to Mali?

The distance between Cotonou and Mali is 1347 km. The road distance is 1803.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Mali without a car is to bus which takes 28h and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cotonou to Mali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Mali bus from?

Cotonou to Mali bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Mali?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $450 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 28h.

Where does the Cotonou to Mali bus arrive?

Cotonou to Mali bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Mali?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Mali is 1804 km. It takes approximately 28h 9m to drive from Cotonou to Mali.

Where can I stay near Mali?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mali.

Cotonou to Mali - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Mali by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane COO - BKO
2h 40m
$453–844
Bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
29h 30m
$54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
28h
$75–110
Drive 1,803.9 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Bamakocar 1,803.9 km
28h 9m
$207–298

Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

$505Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.3 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Mali?

Corsairfly, Ethiopian Airlines, and ASKY fly from Cotonou (COO) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) once daily. Alternatively, STM Voyageurs operates a bus from Cotonou to Bamako once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 28h.

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