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

The cheapest way to get from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott is to bus via Bamako 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 25m and costs $550 - $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 Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 1m.

How far is it from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott?

The distance between Ouagadougou and Nouakchott is 1720 km. The road distance is 2154.4 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 which takes 36h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 Rakieta, 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 25m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 1m.

Where does the Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus arrive?

Ouagadougou to Nouakchott bus services, operated by Rakieta, 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 35h 56m to drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott.

Where can I stay near Nouakchott?

There are 74+ hotels available in Nouakchott.

Ouagadougou to Nouakchott - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 25m
$556–1,451
Bus via Bamako
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
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
36h 1m
Drive 2,154.4 km
1. Drive from Ouagadougou to Nouakchottcar 2,154.4 km
35h 56m
$311–449

Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

11Weekly Planes

12h 16mAverage Duration

$455Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,719.6 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Nouakchott (NKC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ouagadougou to Nouakchott via Bamako, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 36h 1m.

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