There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Bamako 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- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane LOS - BKO
3h 1m$582–1,043Bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
34h 15m$62–86Bus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
32h 44m$82–116Drive 1,877.9 km
- Drive from Lagos to Bamakocar 1,877.9 km
29h 4m$215–310
Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Bamako is to bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A which costs $60 - $90 and takes 34h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Bamako is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Bamako via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 44m.
The distance between Lagos and Bamako is 1438 km. The road distance is 1877.9 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 32h 44m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Lagos to Bamako, including transfers.
Lagos to Bamako bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Bamako is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 32h 44m.
Lagos to Bamako bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.
Bamako is 1h behind Lagos. It is currently 8:43 AM in Lagos and 7:43 AM in Bamako.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Bamako, Mali?
Air Peace flies from Lagos (LOS) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Bamako via Oyingbo, Yaba, Jibowu, and Cotonou in around 32h 44m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- info@stmvoyageurs.com
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.A
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Bamako is 1878 km. It takes approximately 29h 4m to drive from Lagos to Bamako.
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