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How to get fromMauritania to Beninby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mauritania to Benin by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cotonou

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    1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane NKC - COO
    10h 46m
    $819–2,124

  2. Bus via Cotonou #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus bus Gana 3
    2d 6h
    $122–150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus bus
    2d 3h
    $163–200

  4. Drive  3,111.6 km

    1. Drive from Nouakchott to Abomey-Calavicar car 3,111.6 km
    2d 3h
    $264–381

  5. Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane plane NKC - LFW
    2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus bus
    18h 16m
    $484–1,745

  6. Bus via Cotonou

    1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus bus
    2d 5h
    $128–151

Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,435 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Benin?

Mauritania Airlines, Corsairfly, and three other airlines fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nouakchott to Abomey-Calavi via Nouakchott, Bamako, Bamako, and Cotonou in around 2d 3h.

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