Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mali
Buses and shared taxis run from Abidjan, Yamoussoukro and Bouaké to Bamako,
usually via Ferkessédougou, and Sikasso in Mali. The Mali-Côte d'Ivoire border closes at
6pm each day.
Getting Around
AIR
When it's running, Air Ivoire offers internal flights throughout the country, but prices can
be high.
BUS
The country's large, relatively modern buses are around the same price and are signific-
antly more comfortable than bush taxis or minibuses.
BUSH TAXI & MINIBUS
Shared taxis (ageing Peugeots or covered pick-ups, known as
bâchés
) and minibuses cov-
er major towns and outlying communities not served by the large buses. They leave at all
hours of the day, but only when full, so long waits may be required.
TRAIN
The romantically named
Bélier
and
Gazelle
trains link Abidjan with Ferkessédougou
(CFA12,000, daily).
