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How to get fromNigeria to Mauritaniaby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane LOS - NKC
    12h 22m
    $208–872

  2. Drive  3,170.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lagos to Nouakchottcar car 3,170.2 km
    2d 4h
    $120–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    2d 7h
    $159–199

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus bus
    2d 12h

Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nigeria to Mauritania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,519.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Nigeria and Mauritania?

Air Peace, Mauritania Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Nouakchott via Jibowu, Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 7h.

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