Send a parcel from Lyon to Bamako
From Lyon to Saint-Étienne by way of Grenoble, plenty of Malian families in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region have relatives in Bamako. With Yadony, you can send a parcel from Lyon to Bamako by entrusting it to a traveller whose identity has been verified, without heading up to Paris.
How it works
Search for trips to Bamako departing from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, or post your request and let travellers make you an offer. Some travellers publish a per-item price list: one rate for a box of clothes, another for a phone or a laptop. You book, hand the parcel over in person, and the traveller scans it in front of you.
What it costs
Depending on the traveller, the price is set per kilo, per item, or through negotiation where you put forward your own figure. For example: 4 kg with a traveller charging 9 euros per kilo, the traveller receives 36 euros and you pay 36 euros plus the service fee, shown before payment.
How long it takes
Between Lyon and Bamako, the journey usually involves a stopover and often takes 9 to 15 hours depending on the connection. If you are in a hurry, widen your search to departures from Paris, where flights to Bamako are more frequent. Either way, you know the flight date before booking.
Tracking and safety
For Bamako, mobile money (Orange Money, Moov or Wave, depending on the operators available) sits alongside card and your Yadony wallet, and the amount is held until delivery. On landing at Bamako-Sénou, the traveller marks their arrival; your recipient follows everything from a web page and confirms the handover with the 6-digit collection code.
Frequently asked questions about this corridor
Can I send a phone or a laptop to Bamako?
Yes, as long as it is declared honestly, with a description and photos. The traveller sees your declaration before accepting and is free to say no. Malian customs rules apply as they would to any luggage, so it is best to avoid sending several brand-new devices at once.
Can I negotiate the price with the traveller?
Yes, if the traveller accepts price offers. You suggest an amount and they can accept, decline or counter, and the same goes the other way. Once you agree, the agreed price is what you pay in the app, plus the service fee.
Does my recipient have to come to the airport?
Not necessarily. The time and place of the handover are decided between the traveller and your recipient: at the airport, in town or in a neighbourhood that suits both. What matters is the 6-digit code you pass on to your relative: without it, delivery cannot be confirmed.
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