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How to get fromKano to Dakarby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KAN - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    26h 53m
    $612–1,413

  2. Drive  3,464.1 km

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    1. Drive from Kano to Dakarcar car 3,464.1 km
    2d 2h
    $434–626

  3. Taxi to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kano to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane ABV - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 12m
    $487–1,054

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration26h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$643Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,846.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 53m

What companies run services between Kano, Nigeria and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Kano to Dakar. However, you can take the taxi to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Kano to Dakar in around 2d 2h.

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