Buses to Gao
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 Gao, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao to Mopti | Mali | 486 km (302 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
| Gao to San | Mali | 618 km (384 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Gao to Koutiala | Mali | 726 km (451 mi) | about 13 h 17 min |
| Gao to Ségou | Mali | 738 km (459 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Gao to Sikasso | Mali | 820 km (509 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
| Gao to Bamako | Mali | 946 km (588 mi) | about 17 h 13 min |
| Gao to Kati | Mali | 949 km (590 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
| Gao to Kalaban Koro | Mali | 953 km (592 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Gao to Kayes | Mali | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 22 h 28 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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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.