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

The cheapest way to get from Freetown to Mali is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Freetown to Mali is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $390 - $1,000.

How far is it from Freetown to Mali?

The distance between Freetown and Mali is 854 km. The road distance is 1023.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Freetown to Mali without a car is to ferry and bus via Ouagadougou which takes 2 days 15h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Freetown to Mali, including transfers.

Can I drive from Freetown to Mali?

Yes, the driving distance between Freetown to Mali is 1023 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Freetown to Mali.

Where can I stay near Mali?

There are 78+ hotels available in Mali.

Freetown to Mali - 6 ways to travel via ferry, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Freetown to Mali by ferry, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

Ferry to Conakry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry
2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane CKY - BKO
6h 47m
$392–968
Drive 1,023.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Freetown to Bamakocar 1,023.2 km
16h 55m
$140–203
Ferry, bus via Ouagadougou
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry
2. Take the bus from Conakry to Abidjanbus
3. Take the bus from Abidjan to Ouagadougoubus
4. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2d 15h
Taxi to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Freetown to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)taxi
2. Fly from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane FNA - BKO
15h 34m
$431–1,489
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry
2. Take the bus from Conakry to Abidjanbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Nord Adjamé to Ouagadougoubus
4. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2d 20h
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry
2. Take the bus from Conakry to Abidjanbus
3. Take the bus from Abidjan to Lomébus
4. Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3d 9h

Conakry (CKY) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Freetown to Mali.

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Distance: 853.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Freetown, Sierra Leone and Mali?

There is no direct connection from Freetown to Mali. However, you can take the ferry to Kaloum, take the taxi to Conakry (CKY) airport, fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO), then take the taxi to Bamako. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Aberdeen to Bamako via Kaloum, Conakry, Abidjan, Adjamé Nouvelle Gare, Station Afriquia, Abidjan, Ouagadougou, and Ouagadougou in around 2d 15h.

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