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

The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Mauritania is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lagos to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 55m and costs $500 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Lagos and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Nouakchott via Cotonou, Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Lagos to Mauritania?

The distance between Lagos and Mauritania is 2520 km. The road distance is 3169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lagos to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 2 days 8h and costs $160 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Lagos to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lagos to Mauritania bus from?

Lagos to Mauritania bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.

Bus or fly from Lagos to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Lagos to Mauritania is to fly which takes 10h 55m and costs $500 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Lagos to Mauritania bus arrive?

Lagos to Mauritania bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Mauritania?

Mauritania is 1h behind Lagos. It is currently 11:57 PM in Lagos and 10:57 PM in Mauritania.

Can I drive from Lagos to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Mauritania is 3170 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Lagos to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 78+ hotels available in Mauritania.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane LOS - NKC
10h 55m
$517–1,722
Drive 3,169.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lagos to Nouakchottcar 3,169.6 km
2d 4h
$120–174
Bus via Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 8h
$160–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
2d 12h
$122–182
Bus via Lomé
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus
3. Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
4. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
2d 16h

Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

11Weekly Planes

13h 20mAverage Duration

$508Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,519.5 km
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oyingbo to Nouakchott via Yaba, Jibowu, Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 8h.

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