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How to get fromNairobi to Timbuktuby bus, plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeNBO - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    45h 18m
    $496–1,271

  2. Drive 6,234.2 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Timbuktucar6,234.2 km
    5d 3h
    $719–1,038

  3. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeNBO - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    3d 20h
    $496–1,396

  4. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeKIS - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    10d
    $505–1,226

  5. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planeWIL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    3d 1h
    $541–1,319

Nairobi (NBO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration29h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Timbuktu in around 5d 3h.

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