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

The cheapest way to get from Mauritania to Nigeria is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mauritania to Nigeria is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $230 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mauritania and Nigeria?

No, there is no direct bus from Mauritania to Nigeria. However, there are services departing from Nouakchott and arriving at Maza Maza International via Bamako and Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Mauritania to Nigeria?

The distance between Mauritania and Nigeria is 2518 km. The road distance is 3165.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mauritania to Nigeria without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Mauritania to Nigeria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mauritania to Nigeria bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mauritania to Nigeria?

The best way to get from Mauritania to Nigeria is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $230 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Mauritania to Nigeria bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mauritania and Nigeria?

Nigeria is 1h ahead of Mauritania. It is currently 7:59 PM in Mauritania and 8:59 PM in Nigeria.

Can I drive from Mauritania to Nigeria?

Yes, the driving distance between Mauritania to Nigeria is 3166 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Mauritania to Nigeria.

Where can I stay near Nigeria?

There are 2265+ hotels available in Nigeria.

Mauritania to Nigeria - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mauritania to Nigeria by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Lagos
best
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lagos (LOS)plane NKC - LOS
7h 35m
$238–972
Drive 3,165.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Lagoscar 3,165.7 km
2d 4h
$120–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza Internationalbus
2d 6h
$169–209
Fly to Cotonou, bus
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO)plane NKC - COO
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
13h 36m
$876–2,232
Bus via Ouagadougou
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Ouagadougoubus
3. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
4. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2d 7h

Nouakchott (NKC) to Lagos (LOS) flights

4Weekly Planes

8h 56mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,517.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Nigeria?

Mauritania Airlines, Air Peace, and three other airlines fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Lagos (LOS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nouakchott to Lagos via Nouakchott, Bamako, Bamako, Cotonou, and Maza Maza in around 2d 6h.

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