Rome2Rio

How to get fromSierra Leone to Mauritaniaby ferry, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Mauritania

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, fly to Nouakchott

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane CKY - NKC
    9h 10m
    $558–1,243

  2. Drive  1,606.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Freetown to Nouakchottcar car 1,606.5 km
    28h 54m
    $294–424

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Shell Bus Stop, Freetown to Kambiabus bus
    2. Drive from Kambia to Gare de Bambetocar car
    3. Take the bus from Gare de Bambeto to Adjamé Nouvelle Garebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gare Nord Adjamé to Ouagadougoubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Bamakobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    3d 23h

  4. Ferry, fly to Nouadhibou International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)plane plane CKY - NDB
    20h 10m
    $752–2,123

Conakry (CKY) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sierra Leone to Mauritania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,186.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Sierra Leone and Mauritania?

There is no direct connection from Sierra Leone to Mauritania. However, you can take the taxi to Aberdeen, take the taxi to Aberdeen Bridge, walk to Aberdeen, take the ferry to Kaloum, take the taxi to Conakry (CKY) airport, fly to Nouakchott (NKC), then take the taxi to Nouakchott. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sackville Street to Nouakchott via Shell, Shell Bus Stop, Freetown, Kambia, Gare de Bambeto, Adjamé Nouvelle Gare, Gare Nord Adjamé, Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Bamako, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 3d 23h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.