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How to get fromSenegal to Sierra Leoneby car, plane, shuttle, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Senegal to Sierra Leone by car, plane, shuttle, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive to Banjul, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Drive from Kaolack to Banjul (BJL)car car
    2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane BJL - FNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Freetown Airport to Port Lokoshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $213–2,267

  2. Drive 1,323.3 km

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    1. Drive from Dakar to Freetowncar car 1,323.3 km
    23h 6m
    $181–262

  3. Bus to Blaise Diagne International Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane DSS - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    9h 37m
    $353–1,047

  4. Drive to Banjul, fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Drive from Kaolack to Banjul (BJL)car car
    2. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BJL - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    9h 36m
    $424–1,281

Banjul (BJL) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Senegal and Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Senegal to Sierra Leone. However, you can drive to Banjul (BJL) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), walk to Freetown Airport, then take the shuttle to Port Loko. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Freetown in around 23h 6m.

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