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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotonou to Dakar

Composite routes from Cotonou to Dakar

Cheapest
46 h
Car
3019 km.
from $166
Other
7 h 17 min
Plane, Bus
2358 km.
from $650.46
2 d 3 h 9 min
2358 km.
from $125.46
2 d 2 h 35 min
2358 km.
from $136.13
2 d 3 h 35 min
2358 km.
from $174.52

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Royal Air Maroc
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Air Senegal
Website
Air Cote D'Ivoire
Website
ASKY
Website
Royal Air Maroc
Website
11h 5m
Monday and Thursday
$631.68–$1,200.19
Kenya Airways
Website
5h 15m
Tuesday and Wednesday
$214.77–$694.85
Air Senegal
Website
6h 22m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$379.01–$884.35
Air Cote D'Ivoire
Website
5h 35m
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$341.11–$758.01
ASKY
Website
7h
Every day
$442.17–$1,642.36
Bus operators
Found: 6
STM Voyageurs
Website
Dakar Dem Dikk
Website
Nour
Website
Africa Tours Trans
Website
Bani
Website
Gana
Website
STM Voyageurs
Website
28h
Once daily
$82.12–$113.70
+227 23 23 03 03
+227 23 23 03 03
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dakar Dem Dikk
Website
1h
Hourly
$11.28
+221338241010
+221338241010
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nour
Website
21h
Twice daily
$34.11–$49.27
+223 70 07 20 04
+223 70 07 20 04
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Africa Tours Trans
Website
29h
Twice a week
$56.38
+223 75 71 61 16
+223 75 71 61 16
Call
Bani
Website
11h
3 times a week
$35.37–$53.06
+223 70 07 20 04
+223 70 07 20 04
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Gana
Website
22h
3 times a week
$37.90–$54.32
+223 70 07 20 04
+223 70 07 20 04
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Dakar is to bus which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Dakar is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Dakar?

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

How far is it from Cotonou to Dakar?

The distance between Cotonou and Dakar is 2381 km. The road distance is 3153.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Dakar without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cotonou to Dakar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Dakar bus from?

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

Where does the Cotonou to Dakar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotonou to Dakar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Dakar is 3154 km. It takes approximately 44h 47m to drive from Cotonou to Dakar.

Where can I stay near Dakar?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Dakar. Prices start at $56.58 per night.
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