What is the cheapest way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

The cheapest way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou is to bus which costs $95 - $120 and takes 38h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

The fastest way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $380 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Nouakchott and Ouagadougou?

No, there is no direct bus from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou. However, there are services departing from Nouakchott and arriving at Ouagadougou via Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 55m.

How far is it from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

The distance between Nouakchott and Ouagadougou is 1718 km. The road distance is 2152.8 km.

How do I travel from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou without a car?

The best way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 35h 55m and costs $120 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nouakchott to Ouagadougou bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

The best way to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $380 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 35h 55m.

Where does the Nouakchott to Ouagadougou bus arrive?

Nouakchott to Ouagadougou bus services, operated by Sonef Transport Voyage, arrive at Bamako station.

Can I drive from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou?

Yes, the driving distance between Nouakchott to Ouagadougou is 2153 km. It takes approximately 36h 14m to drive from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou.

Where can I stay near Ouagadougou?

There are 94+ hotels available in Ouagadougou.

Nouakchott to Ouagadougou - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Nouakchott
best
1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane NKC - OUA
8h 4m
$386–1,319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Ouagadougoubus Nou 9
38h 8m
$97–111
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Ouagadougoubus
35h 55m
$125–150
Drive 2,152.8 km
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Ouagadougoucar 2,152.8 km
36h 14m
$217–314
Drive to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Nouakchott to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSScar
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane DSS - OUA
11h 40m
$389–936
Bus via Bamako #2
1. Take the bus from Nouakchott to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Ouagadougoubus Gana 4
38h 59m
$101–116

Nouakchott (NKC) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) flights

3Weekly Planes

9h 12mAverage Duration

$372Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,718.1 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?

Air France, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nouakchott to Ouagadougou via Nouakchott, Bamako, and Bamako in around 35h 55m.

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