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There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeHND - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 15h
    $539–1,775

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeNRT - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 3h
    $502–1,605

  3. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeHND - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 11h
    $569–1,900

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

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeNRT - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    3d
    $552–1,730

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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