What is the cheapest way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

The cheapest way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 40h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

The fastest way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $450 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Burkina Faso and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Burkina Faso to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Ouagadougou and arriving at Nouakchott via Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 34m.

How far is it from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

The distance between Burkina Faso and Mauritania is 1723 km. The road distance is 2153.7 km.

How do I travel from Burkina Faso to Mauritania without a car?

The best way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 36h 34m and costs $110 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burkina Faso to Mauritania bus from?

Burkina Faso to Mauritania bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Ouagadougou station.

Bus or fly from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $450 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $110 - $130 and takes 36h 34m.

Where does the Burkina Faso to Mauritania bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burkina Faso to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Burkina Faso to Mauritania is 2154 km. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Burkina Faso to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 82+ hotels available in Mauritania.

Burkina Faso to Mauritania - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Burkina Faso to Mauritania by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane OUA - NKC
8h 59m
$459–1,623
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus Nou 10
40h 35m
$76–111
Bus via Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
36h 34m
$114–129
Drive 2,153.7 km
1. Drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchottcar 2,153.7 km
36h 12m
$218–314
Bus via Bobo-Dioulasso
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulassobus
2. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
45h 7m

Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

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11h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,722.7 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Burkina Faso and Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott via Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 36h 34m.

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