There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Mauritania by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nouakchott
best- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane COO - NKC
10h 31m$519–1,924Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
- Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus Nou 10
2d 8h$88–126Bus via Bamako
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
- Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 3h$150–178Drive 3,128.8 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Nouakchottcar 3,128.8 km
2d 3h$451–651Fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane COO - DSS
- Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
- Take the bus from Dakar to Saint-Louisbus
- Drive from Saint-Louis to Rossocar
15h 4m$387–799
Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $500 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou 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.
The distance between Cotonou and Mauritania is 2434 km. The road distance is 3128.8 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 3h and costs $150 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Cotonou to Mauritania, including transfers.
Cotonou to Mauritania bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $500 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $150 - $180 and takes 2 days 3h.
Cotonou to Mauritania bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Mauritania is 3129 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Cotonou to Mauritania.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Mauritania?
Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cotonou to Nouakchott via Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Cotonou to Nouakchott via Casablanca
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- flyairsenegal.com
Flights from Cotonou to Blaise Diagne International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Cotonou to Blaise Diagne International Airport via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Cotonou to Blaise Diagne International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Cotonou to Blaise Diagne International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +227-90-90-12-39
- [email protected]
- Website
- sonef.net
Bus from Bamako to Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $69
- Schedules at
- sonef.net
- Phone
- +221 33 824 10 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- demdikk.sn
Bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- demdikk.sn
- Book at
- booking.demdikk.sn
- Phone
- +221 77 127 35 35
- Website
- globeone.site
Bus from Dakar to Saint-Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Schedules at
- globeone.site
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.A
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
- Phone
- +223 20 79 54 22
- Website
- Nour Transport Voyageurs
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Nour Transport Voyageurs
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 74+ hotels available in Mauritania.





