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How to get fromNairobi to Dakarby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane NBO - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    14h 49m
    $512–713

  2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane WIL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    29h 30m
    $388–1,002

  3. Drive  7,965.7 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Dakarcar car 7,965.7 km
    5d 18h
    $997–1,440

  4. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KIS - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    31h 22m
    $431–1,143

Nairobi (NBO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,295.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Dakar in around 5d 18h.

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