Coming from Bamako to Dakar for the Games: bus or plane?
Price, journey time, documents and arrival: comparing bus and plane to get to the YOG.
Published on 13 October 2026
The bus: the budget choice
Gana Transport and Sonef link Bamako to Dakar. Allow about 30,000 to 35,000 FCFA one way and 18 to 22 hours on the road. These prices come from booking platforms: confirm them at the station before you leave.
The plane: the time-saving choice
Air Sénégal offers direct flights. Depending on the booking date, a return ticket costs around 270,000 to 420,000 FCFA. On arrival, the TER links AIBD airport to Dakar for 4,000 FCFA in 2nd class.
Comparison
| Bus | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Return price | ≈ 60,000 to 70,000 FCFA | ≈ 270,000 to 420,000 FCFA |
| Journey | 18 to 22 h on the road | Direct or connecting flight |
| Arrival | Dakar bus station | AIBD, then TER or taxi |
Documents
Check with your country's authorities or the Senegalese embassy which documents are accepted for your journey, and bring your vaccination card.
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Information checked on 13 October 2026. Prices may change: in case of discrepancy, the official source prevails. Our sources