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How to get fromTokyo to Timbuktuby plane, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane HND - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $506–1,640

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane NRT - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 12m
    $449–1,470

  3. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane HND - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 15h
    $529–1,675

  4. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane NRT - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 3h
    $472–1,505

  5. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane HND - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 11h
    $559–1,700

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$479Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Hamamatsuchō, walk to Monorail Hamamatsuchō, take the train to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station, walk to Narita International Airport (NRT) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu.

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