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

The cheapest way to get from Mauritania to Benin is to bus which costs $134 - $139 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mauritania to Benin is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $600 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Mauritania and Benin?

No, there is no direct bus from Mauritania to Benin. However, there are services departing from Nouakchott and arriving at Cotonou via Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Mauritania to Benin?

The distance between Mauritania and Benin is 2435 km. The road distance is 3111.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mauritania to Benin without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 3h and costs $170 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Mauritania to Benin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mauritania to Benin bus from?

Mauritania to Benin bus services, operated by Sonef Transport Voyage, depart from Nouakchott station.

Bus or fly from Mauritania to Benin?

The best way to get from Mauritania to Benin is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $600 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Mauritania to Benin bus arrive?

Mauritania to Benin bus services, operated by Sonef Transport Voyage, arrive at Bamako station.

What is the time difference between Mauritania and Benin?

Benin is 1h ahead of Mauritania. It is currently 5:25 AM in Mauritania and 6:25 AM in Benin.

Can I drive from Mauritania to Benin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mauritania to Benin is 3111 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Mauritania to Benin.

Where can I stay near Benin?

There are 589+ hotels available in Benin.

Mauritania to Benin - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO)plane NKC - COO
8h 46m
$620–1,624
Bus via Cotonou
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus Gana 3
2d 6h
$131–154
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$171–213
Drive 3,111.1 km
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Abomey-Calavicar 3,111.1 km
2d 3h
$264–381
Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane NKC - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
18h 16m
$534–1,846
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
2d 4h
$134–138

Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) flights

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11h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,435 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Benin?

Air Senegal, Mauritania Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) 3 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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