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

The cheapest way to get from Mauritania to Cotonou is to bus via Cotonou which costs $120 - $150 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mauritania to Cotonou is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $550 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Mauritania and Cotonou?

No, there is no direct bus from Mauritania to Cotonou. 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 Cotonou?

The distance between Mauritania and Cotonou is 2433 km. The road distance is 3141.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mauritania to Cotonou without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 3h and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Mauritania to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mauritania to Cotonou bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mauritania to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Mauritania to Cotonou is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $550 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Mauritania to Cotonou bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mauritania to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Mauritania to Cotonou is 3141 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Mauritania to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 569+ hotels available in Cotonou.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mauritania to Cotonou 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 41m
$569–1,723
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
2d 4h
$125–151
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$165–205
Drive 3,141.4 km
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Cotonoucar 3,141.4 km
2d 2h
$266–384
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 6m
$520–1,740
Bus via Cotonou
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus Gana 3
2d 5h
$125–146

Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) flights

3Weekly Planes

11h 23mAverage Duration

$567Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,432.6 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Cotonou, 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 Cotonou via Nouakchott, Bamako, and Bamako in around 2d 3h.

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