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

The cheapest way to get from Mauritania to Benin is to bus via Cotonou which costs $120 - $160 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mauritania to Benin is to fly and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $240 - $1,000.

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 2504 km. The road distance is 3111.6 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 which takes 2 days 3h and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 19h 51m 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 bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $850 - $2,300 and takes 10h 46m.

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 11:04 AM in Mauritania and 12:04 PM in Benin.

Can I drive from Mauritania to Benin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mauritania to Benin is 3112 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Mauritania to Benin.

Where can I stay near Benin?

There are 572+ hotels available in Benin.

Mauritania to Benin - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mauritania to Benin by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane NKC - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
19h 51m
$494–1,745
Bus via Cotonou #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus Gana 3
2d 6h
$123–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$164–201
Drive 3,111.6 km
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Abomey-Calavicar 3,111.6 km
2d 3h
$264–381
Fly to Cotonou
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO)plane NKC - COO
10h 46m
$869–2,224
Fly to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lagos (LOS)plane NKC - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
10h 24m
$248–984
Bus via Cotonou
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
2d 5h
$129–152

Nouakchott (NKC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) flights

10Weekly Planes

19h 43mAverage Duration

$464Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,503.7 km
Duration: 19h 51m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Benin?

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

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