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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotonou to Nouakchott

Composite routes from Cotonou to Nouakchott

Cheapest
2 d 3 h 12 min
Car
3032 km.
from $166
Other
2 d 8 h 9 min
2382 km.
from $130.89
2 d 3 h 38 min
2382 km.
from $166.46
2 d 7 h 35 min
2382 km.
from $177.24

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air France
Website
Mauritania Airlines
Website
Air Senegal
Website
Air France
Website
12h 30m
Friday
$380.43–$978.26
Mauritania Airlines
Website
8h 5m
Thursday
$380.43–$923.91
Air Senegal
Website
10h 35m
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$380.43–$978.26
Bus operators
Found: 4
Sonef Transport Voyage
Website
STM Voyageurs
Website
Nour
Website
Africa Tours Trans
Website
Sonef Transport Voyage
Website
21h 42m
Once daily
$64.67
+227-90-90-12-39
+227-90-90-12-39
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
STM Voyageurs
Website
28h
Once daily
$70.65–$97.83
+227 23 23 03 03
+227 23 23 03 03
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nour
Website
26h
4 times a week
$33.70–$48.91
+223 70 07 20 04
+223 70 07 20 04
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Africa Tours Trans
Website
29h
Twice a week
$48.51
+223 75 71 61 16
+223 75 71 61 16
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott is to bus which costs $81.52 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott?

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $336.96 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Nouakchott?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Nouakchott. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Nouakchott via Cathédrale and Bamako Sogoniko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Cotonou to Nouakchott?

The distance between Cotonou and Nouakchott is 2388 km. The road distance is 3339.2 km.

How do I travel from Cotonou to Nouakchott without a car?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 2 days 3h and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Nouakchott bus from?

Cotonou to Nouakchott bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Nouakchott?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $336.96 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $130.43 - $173.91 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cotonou to Nouakchott bus arrive?

Cotonou to Nouakchott bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Nouakchott?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Nouakchott is 3339 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Cotonou to Nouakchott.

Where can I stay near Nouakchott?

There are 73+ hotels available in Nouakchott. Prices start at $46.76 per night.
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