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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $1,400 - $4,200 and takes 29h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 29h 27m and costs $1,400 - $4,200.

How far is it from Dakar to Melbourne?

The distance between Dakar and Melbourne is 16974 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 27m to get from Dakar to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11h ahead of Dakar. It is currently 11:52 PM in Dakar and 10:52 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5511+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Dakar to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dakar to Melbourne by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
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1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DSS - MEL
29h 27m
$1,443–4,144
Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DSS - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
34h 31m
$2,227–7,028
Bus to Banjul, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus
2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BJL - MEL
44h 25m
$1,466–4,774
Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly to Albury, train
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Albury (ABX)plane DSS - ABX
3. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
37h 4m
$1,852–5,690

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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27h 46mAverage Duration

$1,404Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,973.9 km
Duration: 29h 27m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, 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 Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, then take the train to Southern Cross Station.

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