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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Dakarby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Dakar by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane SDU - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    36h 55m
    $516–1,107

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane GIG - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    38h 2m
    $492–1,113

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration37h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,111.3 km
  • Duration: 36h 55m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Dakar. However, you can fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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