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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $480 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Mauritania?

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.

How far is it from Cotonou to Mauritania?

The distance between Cotonou and Mauritania is 2434 km. The road distance is 3128.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou 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 Cotonou to Mauritania?

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Cotonou to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Mauritania bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $480 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $140 - $180 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cotonou to Mauritania bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotonou to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Mauritania is 3129 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Cotonou to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mauritania.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cotonou 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 31m
$489–1,824
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
$88–127
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 3h
$146–173
Drive 3,128.8 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Nouakchottcar 3,128.8 km
2d 3h
$265–383
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 44m
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
15h 59m
$215–880
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 54m
$384–795

Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

6Weekly Planes

12h 47mAverage Duration

$479Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cotonou to Mauritania.

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Distance: 2,433.9 km
Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Cotonou, 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 bus from Cotonou to Nouakchott via Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 3h.

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