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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Nouakchott is to bus which costs $190 - $250 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 16h 19m and costs $550 - $2,100.

Is there a direct bus between Douala and Nouakchott?

No, there is no direct bus from Douala to Nouakchott. 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 Nouakchott?

The distance between Douala and Nouakchott is 3254 km. The road distance is 4116.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Nouakchott without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 2 days 20h and costs $220 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 16h 19m to get from Douala to Nouakchott, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douala to Nouakchott bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Douala to Nouakchott?

The best way to get from Douala to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 16h 19m and costs $550 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $220 - $270 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Douala to Nouakchott bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Douala and Nouakchott?

Nouakchott is 1h behind Douala. It is currently 10:19 PM in Douala and 9:19 PM in Nouakchott.

Can I drive from Douala to Nouakchott?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Nouakchott is 4117 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Douala to Nouakchott.

Where can I stay near Nouakchott?

There are 75+ hotels available in Nouakchott.

Douala to Nouakchott - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Douala to Nouakchott by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Douala International Airport
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane DLA - NKC
16h 19m
$584–2,034
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
$191–243
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
$229–262
Drive 4,116.8 km
1. Drive from Douala to Nouakchottcar 4,116.8 km
2d 21h
$378–546
Bus to Yaounde, fly
1. Take the bus from Douala to Yaoundébus
2. Fly from Yaounde (NSI) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane NSI - NKC
19h 39m
Bus via Ouagadougou
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lomébus
2. Take the bus from Lome to Ouagadougoubus
3. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
4. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
3d 1h

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

2Weekly Planes

16h 55mAverage Duration

$568Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,254.3 km
Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Nouakchott, Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc and Air Algérie fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Nouakchott (NKC) twice 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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