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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Mauritania is to bus which costs $200 - $260 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Mauritania is to fly which takes 12h 49m and costs $700 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Douala and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Douala to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Bd de la Liberté and arriving at Nouakchott via Cotonou, Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Douala to Mauritania?

The distance between Douala and Mauritania is 3254 km. The road distance is 4116.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 2 days 20h and costs $230 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Douala to Mauritania?

It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Douala to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douala to Mauritania bus from?

Douala to Mauritania bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Bd de la Liberté station.

Bus or fly from Douala to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Douala to Mauritania is to fly which takes 12h 49m and costs $700 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $230 - $280 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Douala to Mauritania bus arrive?

Douala to Mauritania bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Douala and Mauritania?

Mauritania is 1h behind Douala. It is currently 2:59 AM in Douala and 1:59 AM in Mauritania.

Can I drive from Douala to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Mauritania is 4116 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Douala to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 78+ hotels available in Mauritania.

Douala to Mauritania - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Douala to Mauritania by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Nouakchott
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane DLA - NKC
12h 49m
$707–1,713
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
3d
$200–259
Bus via Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 20h
$238–277
Drive 4,116.1 km
1. Drive from Douala to Nouakchottcar 4,116.1 km
2d 21h
$378–546
Fly to Nouadhibou International Airport
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)plane DLA - NDB
25h 9m
$800–2,200

Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

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14h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,254.3 km
Duration: 12h 49m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc, Air Algérie, and two other airlines fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouakchott (NKC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bd de la Liberté to Nouakchott via Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 20h.

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