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

The cheapest way to get from Mauritania to Senegal is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mauritania to Senegal is to fly and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $270 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mauritania and Senegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Mauritania to Senegal. However, there are services departing from Nouakchott and arriving at Dakar via Chèbougouni Sougou and Bamako-Sabalibougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.

How far is it from Mauritania to Senegal?

The distance between Mauritania and Senegal is 514 km. The road distance is 512.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mauritania to Senegal without a car is to bus which takes 45h 35m and costs $100 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Mauritania to Senegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mauritania to Senegal bus from?

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

Where does the Mauritania to Senegal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mauritania to Senegal?

Yes, the driving distance between Mauritania to Senegal is 513 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Mauritania to Senegal.

Where can I stay near Senegal?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Senegal.

Mauritania to Senegal - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mauritania to Senegal by plane, bus, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane NKC - DSS
2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
3h 29m
$277–981
Drive 512.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Dakarcar 512.7 km
8h 3m
$65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Sabalibougou to Dakarbus Afs 4
45h 35m
$103–119
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Dakarbus Gana 2
46h 26m
$108–124

Nouakchott (NKC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.1 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Mauritania and Senegal?

You can take a vehicle from Nouakchott to Dakar via Nouakchott, Bamako, Chèbougouni Sougou, Olympe, and Bamako-Sabalibougou in around 45h 35m.

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