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How to get fromMali to Western Saharaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mali to Western Sahara by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nouadhibou International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)plane plane BKO - NDB
    14h 26m
    $628–2,234

  2. Bus via Nouakchott

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Nouadhiboubus bus
    31h 3m
    $70–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Nouadiboubus bus
    30h 30m

  4. Drive  1,922.4 km

    1. Drive from Bamako to La Güeracar car 1,922.4 km
    26h 14m
    $220–318

  5. Fly to Nouakchott, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane BKO - NKC
    2. Take the taxi from Nouakchott (NKC) to Nouakchotttaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Nouadiboubus bus
    12h 58m

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$607Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Mali and Western Sahara?

Ethiopian Airlines, Mauritania Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abou Ka Yoro to La Güera via Sonef, Bamako, Nouakchott, and Nouadibou in around 30h 30m.

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