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How to get fromKayes to Mauritaniaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kayes to Mauritania by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Nouakchott

    best
    1. Take the train from Kayes to Bamakotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    38h 25m

  2. Drive 780.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kayes to Nouakchottcar car 780.2 km
    15h 10m
    $90–129

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kayes to Bamakotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus bus Nou 10
    42h 20m

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  • Distance: 1,941.2 km
  • Duration: 38h 25m

What companies run services between Kayes, Mali and Mauritania?

There is no direct connection from Kayes to Mauritania. However, you can take the train to Bamako, walk to Arrêt Sotrama, take the line 55 bus to Cathédrale, walk to Abou Ka Yoro, take the line 98 bus to Sonef, walk to Bamako, take the bus to Nouakchott, then take the taxi to Nouakchott. Alternatively, you can drive from Kayes to Nouakchott in around 15h 10m.

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