What is the cheapest way to get from Dakar to Freetown?

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Freetown is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 23h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dakar to Freetown?

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Freetown is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 9h 31m and costs $340 - $1,100.

How far is it from Dakar to Freetown?

The distance between Dakar and Freetown is 872 km. The road distance is 1323.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Dakar to Freetown?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Dakar to Freetown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dakar to Freetown?

Yes, the driving distance between Dakar to Freetown is 1323 km. It takes approximately 23h 6m to drive from Dakar to Freetown.

Where can I stay near Freetown?

There are 72+ hotels available in Freetown.

Dakar to Freetown - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Dakar to Freetown by bus, plane, ferry, car, or taxi

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Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Conakry (CKY)plane DSS - CKY
3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
9h 31m
$343–1,045
Drive 1,323.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dakar to Freetowncar 1,323.3 km
23h 6m
$181–262
Bus to Banjul, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus
2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane BJL - FNA
3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi
13h 44m
$227–2,284

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Conakry (CKY) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 871.5 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Freetown. 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 Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Freetown in around 23h 6m.

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