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How to get fromDakar to Antananarivoby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Dakar to Antananarivo by bus or plane

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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 Ivato International Airport (TNR)plane plane DSS - TNR
    19h 18m
    $666–1,719

  2. Bus to Banjul, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Ivato International Airport (TNR)plane plane BJL - TNR
    40h 35m
    $782–2,041

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Ivato International Airport (TNR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$662Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,059.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 18m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Antananarivo, Madagascar?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Antananarivo. 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 Ivato International Airport (TNR), then take the taxi to Antananarivo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parcelles Assainies, take the bus to Banjul, take the taxi to Banjul (BJL) airport, fly to Ivato International Airport (TNR), then take the taxi to Antananarivo.

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