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How to get fromBenin to Mauritaniaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Benin to Mauritania by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane COO - NKC
    7h 57m
    $520–1,425

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus bus Nou 10
    2d 8h
    $97–119

  3. Bus via Bamako

    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    2d 3h
    $156–193

  4. Drive 3,111.5 km

    1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Nouakchottcar car 3,111.5 km
    2d 3h
    $264–381

Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,437.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Benin and Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) twice daily. 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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