There are 4 ways to get from Nouakchott to Mali by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
best- Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane NKC - BKO
2h 23m$436–1,009Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
22h 1m$91–97Drive 1,340 km
- Drive from Nouakchott to Bamakocar 1,340 km
22h 50m$154–222Fly to Kayes Airport
- Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Kayes Airport (KYS)plane NKC - KYS
25h 4m$630–1,336
Nouakchott (NKC) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nouakchott to Mali is to bus which costs $90 - $100 and takes 22h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nouakchott to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nouakchott to Mali. However, there are services departing from Nouakchott and arriving at Bamako via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Nouakchott and Mali is 1122 km. The road distance is 1340 km.
The best way to get from Nouakchott to Mali without a car is to bus which takes 22h 1m and costs $90 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Nouakchott to Mali, including transfers.
Nouakchott to Mali bus services, operated by Sonef Transport Voyage, depart from Nouakchott station.
The best way to get from Nouakchott to Mali is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $100 and takes 22h 1m.
Nouakchott to Mali bus services, operated by Sonef Transport Voyage, arrive at Bamako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nouakchott to Mali is 1340 km. It takes approximately 22h 50m to drive from Nouakchott to Mali.
What companies run services between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Mali?
Mauritania Airlines flies from Nouakchott (NKC) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice a week. Alternatively, Sonef Transport Voyage operates a bus from Nouakchott to Bamako once daily. Tickets cost $69 and the journey takes 21h 42m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Nouakchott to Kayes Airport via Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
Flights from Nouakchott to Kayes Airport via Casablanca, Bamako–Sénou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
- Phone
- +227-90-90-12-39
- [email protected]
- Website
- sonef.net
Bus from Nouakchott to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $69
- Schedules at
- sonef.net
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