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How to get fromDakar to Abujaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dakar to Abuja by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane plane DSS - ABV
    12h 24m
    $411–1,312

  2. Drive 3,403.7 km

    1. Drive from Dakar to Abujacar car 3,403.7 km
    2d 4h
    $426–615

  3. Bus to Banjul, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane plane BJL - ABV
    24h 26m
    $577–934

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,802.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Abuja, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Abuja. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), walk to Abuja Airport, then take the train to Abuja Metro. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Abuja in around 2d 4h.

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