What is the cheapest way to get from Benin to Mauritania?

The cheapest way to get from Benin to Mauritania is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Benin to Mauritania?

The fastest way to get from Benin to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 37m and costs $500 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Benin and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Benin to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Nouakchott via Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Benin to Mauritania?

The distance between Benin and Mauritania is 2438 km. The road distance is 3112.1 km.

How do I travel from Benin to Mauritania without a car?

The best way to get from Benin to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 3h and costs $140 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Benin to Mauritania?

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Benin to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benin to Mauritania bus from?

Benin to Mauritania bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Benin to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Benin to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 37m and costs $500 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $140 - $180 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Benin to Mauritania bus arrive?

Benin to Mauritania bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

What is the time difference between Benin and Mauritania?

Mauritania is 1h behind Benin. It is currently 9:07 AM in Benin and 8:07 AM in Mauritania.

Can I drive from Benin to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Benin to Mauritania is 3112 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Benin to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 74+ hotels available in Mauritania.

Benin to Mauritania - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Benin to Mauritania by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Cotonou to Nouakchott
best
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane COO - NKC
10h 37m
$500–1,825
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus Nou 10
2d 8h
$94–136
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 3h
$148–180
Drive 3,112.1 km
1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Nouakchottcar 3,112.1 km
2d 2h
$264–381
Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus
2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane LFW - NKC
10h 45m
$631–1,738
Bus to Lagos, fly to Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane LOS - NKC
16h 8m
$219–935
Fly Cotonou to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane COO - DSS
2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
3. Take the bus from Dakar to Saint-Louisbus
4. Drive from Saint-Louis to Rossocar
14h 59m
$385–746

Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

6Weekly Planes

12h 47mAverage Duration

$487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,437.7 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Benin and Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Abomey-Calavi to Nouakchott via Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 3h.

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