Buses to Bamako
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Bamako, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako to Ségou | Mali | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Bamako to Koutiala | Mali | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Bamako to Sikasso | Mali | 289 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Bamako to San | Mali | 342 km (213 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Bamako to Kayes | Mali | 427 km (265 mi) | about 7 h 55 min |
| Bamako to Mopti | Mali | 460 km (286 mi) | about 8 h 30 min |
| Bamako to Gao | Mali | 946 km (588 mi) | about 17 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.