What is the cheapest way to get from Senegal to Mauritania?

The cheapest way to get from Senegal to Mauritania is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Senegal to Mauritania?

The fastest way to get from Senegal to Mauritania is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $290 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Senegal and Mauritania?

No, there is no direct bus from Senegal to Mauritania. However, there are services departing from Place de la nation and arriving at Nouakchott via Dakar, Banjul, Niamakoro Sirafara, Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Senegal to Mauritania?

The distance between Senegal and Mauritania is 513 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.

How do I travel from Senegal to Mauritania without a car?

The best way to get from Senegal to Mauritania without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 5h and costs $145 - $155.

How long does it take to get from Senegal to Mauritania?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Senegal to Mauritania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Senegal to Mauritania bus from?

Senegal to Mauritania bus services, operated by Gambia Transport Service Company, depart from Dakar station.

Where does the Senegal to Mauritania bus arrive?

Senegal to Mauritania bus services, operated by Gambia Transport Service Company, arrive at Banjul station.

Can I drive from Senegal to Mauritania?

Yes, the driving distance between Senegal to Mauritania is 486 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Senegal to Mauritania.

Where can I stay near Mauritania?

There are 78+ hotels available in Mauritania.

Senegal to Mauritania - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Senegal to Mauritania by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly to Nouakchott
best
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane DSS - NKC
4h 27m
$297–982
Drive 486.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dakar to Nouakchottcar 486.1 km
8h 23m
$61–88
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus
2. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 5h
$146–154
Bus, fly to Nouadhibou International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)plane DSS - NDB
14h 22m
$561–1,412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus
2. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
3. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
2d 9h
$108–136

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

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Distance: 512.7 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Senegal and Mauritania?

You can take a bus from Place de la nation to Nouakchott via Croisement 22, Dakar, Banjul, Banjul, Avenue de l'O.U.A, Niamakoro Sirafara, Xtigi Mobile, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 5h.

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