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

The cheapest way to get from Nigeria to Mauritania is to bus which costs $150 - $200 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nigeria to Mauritania is to fly which takes 12h 2m and costs $200 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Nigeria and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Nigeria to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Nouakchott via Cotonou, Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Nigeria to Mauritania?

The distance between Nigeria and Mauritania is 2520 km. The road distance is 3170.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nigeria to Mauritania without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $150 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Nigeria to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nigeria to Mauritania bus from?

Nigeria to Mauritania bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.

Bus or fly from Nigeria to Mauritania?

The best way to get from Nigeria to Mauritania is to fly which takes 12h 2m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $200 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Nigeria to Mauritania bus arrive?

Nigeria to Mauritania bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Nigeria and Mauritania?

Mauritania is 1h behind Nigeria. It is currently 11:05 PM in Nigeria and 10:05 PM in Mauritania.

Can I drive from Nigeria to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Nigeria to Mauritania is 3170 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Nigeria to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 74+ hotels available in Mauritania.

Nigeria to Mauritania - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and 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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane LOS - NKC
12h 2m
$208–872
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 7h
$159–199
Drive 3,170.2 km
1. Drive from Lagos to Nouakchottcar 3,170.2 km
2d 4h
$457–660
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
2d 12h

Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

5Weekly Planes

11h 34mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,519.6 km
Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Nigeria and Mauritania?

Level, ASKY, and three other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) 5 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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