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

The cheapest way to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 40h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $440 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Ouagadougou and Nouakchott?

No, there is no direct bus from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott. However, there are services departing from Ouagadougou and arriving at Nouakchott via Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 34m.

How far is it from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott?

The distance between Ouagadougou and Nouakchott is 1720 km. The road distance is 2153.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 36h 34m and costs $110 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus from?

Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Ouagadougou station.

Bus or fly from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott?

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $440 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $110 - $130 and takes 36h 34m.

Where does the Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus arrive?

Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

Can I drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott?

Yes, the driving distance between Ouagadougou to Nouakchott is 2154 km. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott.

Where can I stay near Nouakchott?

There are 81+ hotels available in Nouakchott.

Ouagadougou to Nouakchott - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane OUA - NKC
8h 55m
$448–1,493
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus Nou 10
40h 32m
$74–108
Bus via Nouakchott
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
36h 34m
$114–129
Drive 2,153.7 km
1. Drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchottcar 2,153.7 km
36h 12m
$218–314
Bus via Bobo-Dioulasso
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulassobus
2. Take the bus from Bobo-Dioulasso to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
45h 4m

Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

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11h 45mAverage Duration

$432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,719.6 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott via Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 36h 34m.

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